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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration |
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San Juan VA Hospital, PR, PR
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:
VZ-LH-167384
Health Technician (Operating Room)
SALARY RANGE: 31,740.00 - 41,262.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 04, 2008
to Friday, January 11, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0640-07POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 07DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - San Juan VA Hospital, PR
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):VZ167384 (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 Topeka
PLEASE DO NOT MAIL APPLICATIONS
APPLY ONLINE OR FAX ONLY
Thank you, KS 00000
For questions about this job:
VHA Nationwide DEU-TOP
Phone: (785)350-1543
Email: HRCDEUJKR@va.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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VZ-LH-167384
Health Technician (Operating Room)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-7: (1) or more years of specialized experience that equips you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position at the GS-7 level?To be creditable, the experience must have been equivalent to the GS-06 level in Federal Service.Specialized experience includes: working experience in the operating room, passing surgical instruments and equipment to surgeons, positioning and assisting in positioning the patient for specific procedures, conducting sponge and instrument counts, being alert for complications of surgery, receiving and preparing specimens for the laboratory, understanding of operating and medical terminology, handling instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures such as open heart, thoracic, major vascular, neurosurgery, microsurgery and total joint replacement surgery, utilizing universal precautions and follows all infection control policies, providing operating room procedural training to residents and nursing and medical students, maintaining surgical stock, operating sterilizers, setting up, connecting, testing and adjusting surgical equipment such as air-powered equipment, fiber optic and laparoscopic equipment, microscopes, lasers, arthroscopy equipment, urologic equipment and recording devices.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE GS-7: (1) year of graduate education or an internship with courses directly related to the position. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GS-7:Combination of successfully completed post high school education or internship and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements at the GS-6 level. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
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 |
VZ-LH-167384
Health Technician (Operating Room)
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - San Juan VA Hospital, PR
MAJOR DUTIES:
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You will serve as the Surgical Technician (Operating Room) in the Nursing Services Department of the VA Medical Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico.Major responsibilities and duties include:Sets up sterile field with all required items for each medial procedure.Functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies and equipment during all surgical procedures.Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies and equipment.Assists the team members with patient care.Handles all specimens appropriately.Responsible for the accountability for all surgical instruments and equipment during surgical procedures.Assists Registered Nurse with sponge and instrument counts to verify accuracy after operating procedures.Assists the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning holding retractors, applying skin staples and cutting sutures.Prepares prosthesis and surgical devices during procedure.Assists in training residents, medical and nursing students in the operation of equipment, sterile technique, handling of instruments and OR procedures to include the scrub role in surgical procedures.Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions.Maintains operating room (OR) area and stocks supplies and materials.Provides guidance and supervision to volunteers, aides and students of an approved surgical technology program.
***RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED***
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
VZ-LH-167384
Health Technician (Operating Room)
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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