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USAJOBS · 9 hours ago

Health Technician (Gastroenterology)

Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$52K/yr - $67K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Health Technician for the Gastroenterology Division at Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California. The role involves assisting physicians during procedures and ensuring patient safety through adherence to sterile techniques.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist with all biopsy procedures including endoscopic biopsies, polypectomies, rectal biopsies, and liver biopsies

Responsible for assistance to physicians during specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Ensure adherence to sterile techniques and other established safety measures to prevent patient infection and cross-contamination

Assure charts and X-rays are available for procedures and administers appropriate pre-medications orally or intramuscularly

Perform in-service orientation and teaching of ward personnel and patient teaching in accordance with clinic and hospital policies and procedures

Qualification

Assisting in proceduresSterilization techniquesBasic Life Support certificationPatient treatment assistanceCommunication skills

Required

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

This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position

This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross

This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination unless exempted by professional medical personnel or for administrative reasons

Incumbent may be required to work 'on-call' to meet mission requirements

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)

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application

One year of specialized experience which includes 1) assisting physician in performing procedures for patient treatment; 2) ensuring examination rooms are prepared for patient procedures; and 3) assuring adherence to equipment sterilization safety measures

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05)

Completed a half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as appropriate health personnel

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

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

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship

One year trial/probationary period may be required

Direct Deposit of Pay is required

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement

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