Health Technician (Occupational)

About the Position: Serve as Health Technician (Occupational) at the Naval Branch Health Clinic Philadelphia. Responsible for providing comprehensive occupational healthcare services to all eligible beneficiaries.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Provide patient screening by obtaining medical and occupational history to determine requirements for ancillary testing and program placement. | Perform various screenings, such as vision, vital signs, spirometry, audiometry, and electrocardiograms, reviewing results for completeness and accuracy and referring abnormal results to the Occupational Health Nurse or provider | Verify and order all ancillary studies as appropriate and documents pertinent data in the medical record and on other documents per regulation and standard operating procedure. | Participate in worksite visits and clinical safe practices per guidelines and standard operating procedures. | Provide administrative support such as patient scheduling, answering phones/emails, and ordering/receiving supplies. | Review all documentation for completeness and accuracy using current instructions and guidelines.

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 1) Screening patients to obtains medical history; 2) Reviewing completed physical examinations for completeness and accuracy; and 3) Performing various screenings, such as vision, vital signs, spirometry, audiometry, and electrocardiograms (EKGs). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

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.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. | This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. | One year trial/probationary period may be required. | This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS. | 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 a 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. | Lifting up to 15 pounds may be required. | 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. | The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. | Position requires certification in Audiometry. | Position requires completion of a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved course in Spirometry within 6 months, and refresher training as required. | Requires completion of audiometry by the Council of Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) within 6 months, and refresher training as required. | Required to wear Personnel Protective Equipment.