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| Job Title : OPERATING ROOM NURSING ASSISTANT |
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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration |
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Providence, RI, RI
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$35226 to $43794 |
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:
161465
OPERATING ROOM NURSING ASSISTANT
SALARY RANGE: 35,226.00 - 43,794.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Thursday, January 03, 2008
to Thursday, January 10, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0621-06POSITION INFORMATION: Part Time 16 hours Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 06DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Providence, RI
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
U.S. Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):OG161465 (Include on all documents)
Be a member of a team providing compassionate healthcare to veterans.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is an employer of choice as a center of excellence in patient care, education and research.We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you.For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.va.gov .
NOTE:In order to view and/or print the entire announcement, please scroll to the bottom of this page and click on "Print Preview"; then "Print".Otherwise, you may miss important instructions on how to apply for this position.
APPLICANT CHECKLIST:Please use this checklist to ensure compliance with all application requirements.We recommend that you print a copy of this checklist for reference while completing your application package.Detailed instructions of the application process are included after the checklist.Be sure to read and follow the instructions carefully.
_____ Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. (see Step 1)
_____ Resume (see Step 2 for the information you should include on your resume) or Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612).
_____ If you are faxing your documentation, the United States Application Cover Page must be used in order to link your documents with your on-line questionnaire.Failure to provide this cover page - or the use of a different cover page - will prohibit your documentation from being processed.(see Step 3 for url)
_____ If a particular level of education/certification is required OR if you are asking us to qualify you based upon your education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript or an appropriate course listing. (see Step 3)
_____ Veterans must provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.).Note:More than one DD-214 may be needed to show all dates of service. (see Step 3)
_____Disabled veterans and other veterans eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 (version December 2004) with required proof as stated on the form. (see Step 3)
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Please refer to the "Requirements" section of this vacancy announcement.
Send Mail to:
VHA DEU Bedford
PLEASE DO NOT MAIL APPLICATIONS
APPLY ONLINE OR FAX ONLY
Thank you, MA 00000
For questions about this job:
VHA Nationwide DEU-BED
Phone: (781)687-2339
Email: vhabeddeu@va.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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161465
OPERATING ROOM NURSING ASSISTANT
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
GS-06: One (1) year of specialized nursing assistant or surgical technician experience is required assisting registered nurses and surgeons with highly complex, prolonged, minor and major surgeries.Experience must include: assisting as an operating room nurse or surgical technician in a variety of specialties; packaging and setting up surgical instruments for surgery; identifying and handing the proper surgical instruments during surgery; maintaining sterile operating conditions and the sterile field at all times; and assisting to lift, position, and drape patients in preparation for surgical procedures. Your experience must demonstrate an extensive knowledge of a body of complex operating room procedures as a Nursing Assistant or Surgical Technician.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.It is available for your review on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement).Therefore, applicants must report attendance and/or degrees from only these schools.Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html .All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
FOREIGN EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
REQUIREMENTS (Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after appointment): Applicants must meet any physical, language, license or degree requirements.Applicants must be citizens of the United States.Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use.Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.New Appointees may be subject to a probationary period.New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability.An OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment (version dated January 2001), must be submitted prior to appointment. This form is available at www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully.Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation.You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
161465
OPERATING ROOM NURSING ASSISTANT
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Providence, RI
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Major duties and responsibilities include:
· scrubbing as the nursing assistant or surgical technician responsible for assisting with complex, prolonged, minor and major surgeries in a variety of specialties
· setting up sterile tables with proper instrumentation, equipment, and supplies according to each specific surgical procedure being performed
· assisting with the direct care of surgical patients before, during, and after surgery
· assisting the circulating nurse and/or surgeon with positioning and draping patients
· identifying and handing instruments in the surgical field
· assisting the nurse with keeping an accurate count of sponges and instruments
· assisting to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
· assembling surgical equipment, such as saws, drills, suction machines, etc.
· preparing patients for surgery and transporting them to and from the Operating Room
· having responsibility for handling tissue and cultures taken during surgery
· assisting in maintaining adequate supplies and equipment
· answering patients’ questions and providing emotional support to alleviate their anxiety
· observing for any changes in a patient’s condition
***RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED***
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
161465
OPERATING ROOM NURSING ASSISTANT
BENEFITS:
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits program that you can customize for your individual medical and financial needs.In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help you balance life with the VA to life outside of work.For additional information about the many benefits of a career with the VA, please visit our "Benefits at a Glance" webpage at http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
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For a fact sheet explaining how Federal jobs are filled, click on http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/EI55.asp.
Priority Consideration:Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90.0 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference, from the facility with the vacancy.
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605 (a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
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