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Summary This position is assigned to the Nursing Service, Emergency Department of Jesse Brown VA Medical Center located in Chicago, Illinois. The purpose of this position is to provide a varied range of supportive and direct care duties at the ward level in support of patient activities. Responsibilities Specific duties include but are not limited to: This position is organizationally assigned to Nursing Service, Emergency Department. The Health Technician is a non-licensed member of the nursing care team. The incumbent performs a wide range of direct and indirect patient care activities and related supportive services to assist in providing total patient care. The incumbent is under the general guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse. This position level encompasses the responsibility for having the knowledge and ability to perform tasks that are supportive of patient activities including, lifting, transporting, escorting and assisting in making the patient care environment organized and efficient. Also included is the ability to perform diagnostic support duties, such as vital signs, I/O, and finger stick glucose testing. This role requires the Individual to demonstrate excellent observation, perception, and judgment skills. He/She must show initiative and pay meticulous attention to detail. Work Schedule: Full-time, 7:30pm - 8:00am, 11:30am - 12:00am, 40 Hours/Work Position Description: Health Technician - PD #09218A Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/PD13350A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job 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. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period 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) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, facility applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. All non-facility applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/27/2023. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-6: Must possess at least (1) one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5) that required the application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position. Specialized experience includes, but is not limited to: providing direct patient care; providing assistance while observing for signs of potential complications to patients; Examples of specialized experience include (but are not limited to): Knowledge of equipment, diagnostic and treatment procedures commonly used in the Nursing service. Skill to apply such knowledge to perform a variety of procedures that includes collecting, labeling, and recording for proper analysis. Knowledge of normal and abnormal situations to recognize and report abnormalities. Knowledge of sterilization methods to prevent the spread of Infectious diseases. Skill and knowledge to provide competent educational instructions to patient on personal hygiene, proper self-aftercare; provides emotional support and understanding. -Knowledge of the performance of 12-lead ECG's along with skills in operating, maintaining, and performing quality check of finger stick glucose instruments, and ECG machines. -Knowledge of infection control, aseptic and sterile technique to prevent cross contamination and spread of Infection. -Knowledge of a body of standardized procedures sufficient to perform routine support activities and direct care activities at the ward level. This will require a given amount of training and experience. -Knowledge and skill sufficient to observe patients physical and emotional state of being, so as to be award of when it is necessary to call for assistance. -Knowledge and skill necessary to communicate effectively with patients and staff members, -Knowledge and skill sufficient to take a variety of samples, such as sputum or urine samples, and conduct simple tests, such as vital signs, and recording results. This typically includes explaining the procedure to the patient. -Knowledge and skill sufficient to maintain and store medical supply items and/or equipment. Knowledge and skill sufficient to serve as a basic contact with psychiatric patients with sufficient interpersonal skill to reassure patients. - Knowledge and skill sufficient to observe and report on simple reactions and changes to the Registered Nurse. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Communications Human Factors Knowledge Management Technical Competence 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work involves periods of standing as well as considerable walking, bending, stooping, stretching, lifting (not to exceed 20 lbs.), moving of equipment and assists with positioning of patients. The work also requires agility and dexterity to handle complex medical instruments. Work Environment: The work environment involves regular and recurring exposure to infections and contagious diseases, as well as working with infectious substances, irritant reagents, and potentially emotionally disturbed patients; The technician Is required to follow infection control policies relating to the use of universal precautions and posted isolation practices. These policies may require the wearing of protective gowns, gloves, masks, and eyewear. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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