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USAJOBS · 20 hours ago

Health Technician (ENT)

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$51K/yr - $67K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Health Technician (ENT) to provide complete care and manage the technical aspects of the ENT clinic. The role requires knowledge of various procedures, technical support for equipment, and patient education.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Facilitates fiber optic laryngoscopic examination and assists the provider in the management of epistaxis

Provides complete technical support for pressure equalization tube placement, biopsies, botox vocal cord injections, transnasal esophagoscopy, rigid nasal endoscopy, sinus debridement, vocal cord injection for medialization of vocal cords, and other procedures as indicated

Performs complex procedures such as appropriately sizing tracheotomy tubes, suctioning tracheotomy tubes and laryngectomy stomas, or replacing tracheotomy tubes when indicated

Provides patient teaching concerning tracheotomy and laryngectomy care

Interfaces with personnel within the facility and related services outside the facility via e-mail, telephone, and face-to-face to provide the ENT clinic with support needed for optimal service to the Veteran

Contacts the patient to secure the confidence and cooperation of the patient by explaining rationale for clinic appointments or scheduling of a procedure

Applies knowledge of medication, equipment and supplies used in the clinics so as to communicate with both the medical staff and the patients

Must have thorough knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques and must apply these principles throughout examinations, test, and surgical procedures

Knowledgeable of the operation of complex equipment and maintaining this equipment in an operational mode. The technician is the consistent operator of equipment and teaches/instructs/coaches physicians and other health care providers in the use and care of this equipment

Qualification

ENT procedures knowledgeEquipment operationAseptic techniquesPatient teachingBiopsy proceduresCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process

In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/26/2026

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: ordering, processing, receiving, monitoring, maintenance, restocking of medication, supplies, and equipment within the clinic; administering routine ear examination and removing cerumen from the ear utilizing instrumentation or irrigation; removing sutures and staples, sizing tracheotomy tubes, suctioning tracheotomy tubes and laryngectomy stomas, or replacing tracheotomy tubes when indicated; AND obtaining biopsy samples from patients, such as skin, neck, oral cavity, esophagus, laryngeal and upper respiratory tract biopsy

Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience

To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Applicants may substitute one full year of graduate level education for the specialized experience required for the GS-07 level

Degree must be directly related to the work of the position

Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level

You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond a completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations