Job Description

SummaryThis position is located in the Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6) VA Medical Center (VAMC) Salem Virginia Nursing Service line. This position provides a wide variety of technical and administrative duties to support the Emergency Department (ED) and Acute Care Nursing Staff. Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/18/2022 to 11/08/2022 Salary $40262 - $52341 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 6 HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following location: Salem VA 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment typePermanent - Work scheduleFull-time - ServiceCompetitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0640 Health Aid And Technician Supervisory statusNo Security clearance Other Drug testYes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement numberCBTA-11690855-23-JK Control number683795900 HelpThis job is open to The publicU.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency ALL US CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205) for this occupation.HelpDuties Major Duties: This position has three basic responsibilities: transport of in-patients to and from acute care areas secondary MET Code/Code Blue response and clinical/administrative support for the delivery of acute and non-acute care in the ED These duties are not all inclusive and require the demonstration of appropriate training and documented competence prior to performance. All candidates must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) training before they may begin working within the ED. Once competency is established the incumbent may assist with related patient care procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician as appropriate. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) will be provided and will be obtained within 90 days of onboarding. Care in the Emergency Department: Clinical Duties may include but are not limited to: Obtains and documents patients vital signs recognizes and reports abnormal values to RN or ED physician staff Initiates cardiac monitoring correctly and is able to print rhythm strips or vital sign history prepares patient for and obtains 12 lead ECGs; provides privacy and emotional support during test and Independently recognizes certain abnormalities in the ECG strip e.g. premature ventricular contractions tachycardia bradycardia ventricular fibrillation etc. takes appropriate action and notifies the RN or physician immediately performs venipuncture Collects labels and sends laboratory specimens performs Foley catheter insertions/irrigations enemas visual acuity testing and performance of routine tracheotomy care uses S-BAR format to verbally report and/or document in the medical record. Administrative duties: Assists with answering phone and placing calls/pages as needed greets and assists arriving patients/families/visitors/ambulances and directs them to the appropriate treatment area and participates in keeping the patient tracking board updated (EDIS system).Collaborates with other technicians RNs and Providers in the assigned area and keeps them apprised of technical changes new equipment and actual or potential difficulties that may effect the unit. Intra-hospital Transport: Independently transports monitored/non-monitored patients to diagnostic procedures or to/from inpatient units within the facility as directed by supervisory RN uses S-BAR communication and appropriate documentation to report their observation and care of Veteran during transport to and from diagnostic or care area will initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to AH.A. standards; maintains BLS and ACLS guidelines and cleans stretchers wheelchairs and equipment according to policy and procedures. On-Station Emergencies: Provides secondary response to MET Code / Code Blue emergency situations within the facility and/or on the facility grounds and is expected to assist other designated Code Team members to determine the nature extent and seriousness of the patients condition. Work Schedule: Anticipated 9AM - 9PM with rotating weekends Position Description Title/PD#: Intermediate Care Technician/PD019530 Physical Requirements: The work requires the Health Technician to be mobile throughout the Emergency Department and medical center as needed involving standing walking bending pushing and lifting (moderately heavy). The Health Technician should be capable of prolonged standing/walking and be physically capable of pushing equipment wheelchairs and patient stretchers.HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job Subject to a background/suitability investigation Designated and/or random drug testing may be required May serve a probationary period Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A complete application package; Resume Transcripts etc. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Qualifications To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-6 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: monitoring vital signs administering medications assessing body systems monitoring life support equipment and implementing care plans and knowledge and skill sufficient to give injections catheterize irrigate suction and provide chest care (deep breathing coughing etc.) to patients. OR Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must demonstrate the following; Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. TRANSCRIPT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED IF EDUCATION IS BEING USED TO QUALIFY. UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) ARE ACCEPTED. FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION. OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-06 level. Preferred Experience: ED experience preferred; EMT preferred. Knowledge / experience with Dialysis: ability to operate monitor and calibrate dialysis equipment is desirable but not required. To calculate first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-XX. For example an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges universities schools or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.Additional informationThe following will be communicated to applicants for VA employment in a testing designated position and will also be included in all VA vacancy announcements for such positions: All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.Read more Help 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.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received. Help 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.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. As a new or existing federal employee you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether youre a permanent part-time temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits however check with your agency to make sure youre eligible under their policies. Documents Accepted: DD-214/ Statement of ServiceDisability Letter (VA)Professional CertificationResumeSF-50/ Notification of Personnel ActionTranscript Documents Required: Professional CertificationResume Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment such as a copy of your SF-50 transcript ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted. Veterans Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used traditional Veterans Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will however be given full consideration for this position. Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.