Summary

There are multiple positions open within the VA Portland Health Care Systems. The incumbent may assist with or perform related approved technical health care procedures under the direction and supervision of the licensed personnel as competency is demonstrated and documented.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

12/04/2023 to 09/27/2024

* Salary

$46,696 - $65,122 per year

Min Salary is GS-7 Step 1 from RUS Pay table, Max Salary is GS-7 Step 10 from Portland Pay Table. Actual salary is determined based on locality.

* Pay scale & grade

GS 7

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Locations

Many vacancies in the following locations:

* Astoria, OR

* Bend, OR

* Fairview, OR

* Hillsboro, OR

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* Portland, OR

* Salem, OR

* The Dalles, OR

* West Linn, OR

* Vancouver, WA

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

No

* Travel Required

Not required

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Permanent -

* Work schedule

Full-time -

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

None

* Job family (Series)

0640 Health Aid And Technician

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Other

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

* Announcement number

CBSV-12232771-24-DD

* Control number

764022100

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This job is open to

* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

* The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

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Duties

This is an open-continuous announcement. It establishes a standing register of eligible applicants which closes on 09/27/2024 . Positions will be filled as they become available. The first cut-off date to consider applications for referral to the selecting official will be December 18, 2023, the remaining cut-off dates will be at 2-week intervals

Duties include but are not limited to:

* Vital signs. Examples: vital signs, 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG).

* Point-of-care (POC). Examples: Abbott hand-held blood analyzer (I-STAT), glucometer.

* Equipment and surgical instrumentation set up . Examples: skin biopsies (excisional, shave, punch).

* Treatments and interventions. Examples: Cryotherapy, incision and drainage, ambulation, and Foley coude' catheter insertion.

* Wound care. Examples: bandaging, application of dressings and wound measurements.

* Specimen collection and Preparation. Examples: collecting and labeling venous blood samples and mucous specimens.

* Assisting with patient exams and screening. Examples: gynecology exams.

* Mental health care. Examples: Crisis intervention, performs behavioral/mental health screens, conducts interviews, and observes behavioral patients.

* Preparation of lab specimens and transfer to the lab for processing: Examples: Labeling, placing in the proper bin or tube system.

* Assisting with patient exams and screening, utilizing technology such as telehealth peripherals. Examples: primary care physical exams (heart, eye, ear, nose, throat (EENT); gait exams, and skin exams. - Patient education within scope of care or while providing an intervention. Examples: post procedural care, splint care and wound care. - Follow-up care: Examples: Suture removal.

* Electronic Health Record (EHR): Thoroughly and appropriately documents actions, interventions and procedures in the medical record. Examples: Procedural notes, progress notes, screenings, photo-documentation and secure messaging

Work Schedule: Various tours available.

Position Description Title/PD#: Intermediate Care Technician/PD99968S

Physical Requirements: The work involves extended periods of bending, standing and walking. Generally, the work requires recurring physical exertion with assisting patients.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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

* Subject to a background/suitability investigation

* May serve a probationary period

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

* A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc

* 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, applicants must meet specialize experience within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position.

In addition to the English language proficiency, the below specialized experience must be met.

You may qualify based on your specialized experience and/or education as described below:

* Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Responsible for collecting a wide range of specimens and preparing them for transfer to processing; Performs Vital Signs and Point of Care Testing; Performs wound care i.e. bandaging, application of dressings, wound measurements and Photo-documentation of wounds; Assisting with patient exams, structured interviews and screenings. Assisting with patient exams and screening, utilizing technology such as telehealth peripherals. Examples: primary care physical exams (heart, eye, ear, nose, throat (EENT);gait exams, and skin exams. NOTE: 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. OR,

* Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education on a field of study related disciplines appropriate to the position. NOTE: Transcripts required. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR,

* Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education in a field of study related to the position (in excess of a bachelor's degree) and specialized experience to meet total experience requirements. NOTE: Transcripts required. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

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.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Additional information

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.

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.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:

* Job title

* Duties (be as detailed as possible)

* Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

* Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

* Salary/Rank etc.

* Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held

* References, current or recent supervisor

Do not include the following types of information in your resume:

* Classified or Government sensitive information

* Social Security Number (SNN)

* Photos of yourself

* Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. The experience stated in your resume must support your assessment responses.

Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.