Health Technician

Locations: Wanblee, SD

Type:Federal

Salary Range:Per Year

Open Period:4/4/2024 to 6/3/2024

Summary:To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) In order to meet the basic requirement of 0640 occupational series, applicants must have technical experience in support to healthcare providers using knowledge, methods, and techniques under the supervision of a specialty provider. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS-04:

Six (6) months general experience and six (6) months specialized experience with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This specialized experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-03 grade level in the Federal service. Examples Include: support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists.

OR Two (2) years of study above high school level that includes at least 12 semester hours in subjects related to the advertised position. OR Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meets the minimum qualifications for this position. GS-05:

One (1) year of specialized experience with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This specialized experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service. Examples Include: initial patient screening for vital signs, temperature, pulse or assisting in tracking lab results, discharge summaries, and construction of patient reports, medical record maintenance, respond to patient inquiries, order medical supplies, and transport patients' various divisions throughout the clinic.

OR Four (4) year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related with at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the Health Technician occupation. OR Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meets the minimum qualifications for this position. GS-06:

One (1) year of specialized experience with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This specialized experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Examples Include: patient screening, determine patient severity, respond to emergency code procedures, conduct minor procedure exams, collect patient specimens, serve as chaperone, inspect and prepare medical equipment, education patients to general health preventative measures.

Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

The first Cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 10 days after the JOA open date. And then every 10 days for the life of the recruit or until all positions are filled. This recruit may closer sooner than the listed close date once all positions are filled.

Work Type:,

Announcement #:IHS-24-GP-12376397-ESEP/MP