Supervisory Health Technician (Surgical)

Summary About the Position: This position is located within the Army Medical Center Madigan in Tacoma, WA. Incumbent willsupervise and serve as a paraprofessional member of the surgical team in the performance of scrub and/or circulating operating room duties with primary emphasis in one or more surgical specialties. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. A recruitment incentive may be authorized. Learn more about this agency Duties Position or assist in the positioning of patient and in draping the patient for the specific procedure. Hand instruments to the surgeon during the procedure by anticipating the surgeon's needs. Select, assemble, and organize required supplies, equipment, and instruments for specific surgical procedures. Wash, disassemble, sterilize, and reassemble instruments after surgical procedure is complete. Interview and selects candidates for vacant positions. Identify the training needs of subordinates. Transport patients from hospital units to the Operating Room. Screen patient prior to transport to ensure pre-operative medications have been given, jewelry, dentures, and any prosthetic devices have been removed. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Child Care Checks: 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. Required to be screened for and obtain necessary immunizations/vaccinations (hepatitis, influenza, etc.), unless exempted by a licensed physician. This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination. This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion. This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment. This position is a Drug Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. This position requires, weekends and on call duties. Certified Surgical Technician certification is required. 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 assisting surgeons by passing instruments and monitoring patient fluid levels during the surgical procedures; preparing and screening patients prior to surgery to ensure readiness; assisting with patient transport, positioning, and draping for surgical procedures; identifying, cleaning, and sterilizing surgical instruments while preparing operating rooms and organizing essential equipment and supplies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position, such as, Surgical Technology, Surgical Nursing, or Surgery. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. 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 trial/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 incentive MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. 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. Expand Hide  additional information 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 A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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