Health Technician ( Occupational Health)

About the Position: This position is located at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital on Fort Campbell.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Conducts a variety of health screenings such as audiograms, vision tests, pulmonary function tests, EKGs, and blood glucose checks. | Administers immunizations, performs phlebotomy, and provides first aid and nursing care (e.g., dressing changes, wound care). | Manages patient records, schedules appointments, arranges referrals, and handles administrative tasks like answering phones and taking messages. | Assists the Occupational Health Program Manager with projects, including developing presentations, flyers, and training materials. | Provides health and safety training and briefings to employees, supervisors, and commanders. | Conducts visits to work-sites to gain familiarity with operations and determine the need for specific medical surveillance testing based on potential exposures.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 conducting diagnostic tests such as audiograms, vision screenings, and pulmonary function tests; recording vital signs and administering routine immunizations; reviewing and auditing medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness; and facilitating specialist referrals and scheduling patient appointments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

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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 Occupational Health and Safety (OSH), Public Health, Environmental Health and Industrial Hygiene..

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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.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. | A Personnel Security Investigation is required | 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 requires you to obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. | All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. | This position is subject to pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. | 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). | Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. | This position requires the incumbent to have tuberculosis 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. | Lifting up to 40 pounds may be required. | Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions. | 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. | Incumbent must obtain and maintain current Council for Accreditation for Occupational Hearing Conservationists certification within 6 months of employment.