Health Technician

Summary About the Position: This position is located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Director for Dentistry, Department of Oral Max Fac SX (OMFS) and also supports General Dentistry Residency Program for Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, in Bethesda, Maryland. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Duties Assist patients in an inpatient and ambulatory environment, providing scheduling management, and taking patient histories to prepare patients for evaluation by an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Provide assistance to oral and maxillofacial surgeons during complicated treatments and oral and maxillofacial surgeries involving sedation on patients ranging from pediatric to adult, including patients with special needs. Ensure availability of equipment, instruments, and supplies for surgical cases. Function as a member of a surgical team in the performance scrub or circulation duties in the OR with special emphasis on oral and maxillofacial surgical services and specific Sterile Processing Department duties for all surgical procedures. As a surgical technician, select, assemble and organize required supplies, equipment and instruments for specific surgical procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures. Apply and use oral and maxillofacial surgery knowledge in the counseling/education of patients, General Practice Residents, Advanced General Dentistry Interns, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) residents. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis. This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire). Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes selecting surgical instruments and equipment and assisting in surgical procedures on patients in an operating room environment, cleaning exam/operating room after procedures; reviewing patient charts for accuracy and completeness; and monitoring patients vital signs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Certifications preferred: Certified Radiologist and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Review our benefits