Health Technician (Surgical)

About the Position: This position is located in the Department of Surgery, Urology Service, at the Army Medical Center Madigan in Tacoma, WA.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Transport patients from hospital units to the Operating Room assuring safe transportation of the patient. | Check patient chart and identification band for completeness. | Hand instruments to the surgeon during the procedure by anticipating the surgeon's needs. | Assist anesthetist during induction and throughout surgical procedure. | Clean operating room after surgery, removes and dispose of soiled and/or contaminated materials; change linen; wash, disassemble, sterilize, and reassemble instruments. | Test operation of equipment daily to ensure effectiveness and parameters of sterilization are met.

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: I have one year of specialized experience that includes assisting with the assembly of surgical instruments; preparing supplies for specific procedures, and sterilizing equipment while maintaining operating room cleanliness. This experience is consistent with duties typically performed at the GS-06 level in federal service.

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. | A Personnel Security Investigation is required. | Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. | This position is a 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. | A pre-placement medical examination is required. | This position has a requirement to lift up to 25 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. | 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. | Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS. | This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. | 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 is Mission Essential: the incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations. | This position inclement weather essential: The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.