USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Health Technician (Urology)
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$46K/yr - $59K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Health Technician (Urology) for the South Texas Veterans Healthcare System. The role involves providing technical assistance in the urological care of inpatients and outpatients while organizing and directing technician activities within the Urology Clinics on a daily basis.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide clinical care to patients requiring urology evaluations, screening, and diagnostic studies and/or procedures (Urologic exams, circumcisions, Trans rectal Ultrasounds, Prostate Biopsies, Genitourinary Cystoscopies, Vasectomies, Cysto Dilation, UroFlows, CMGs, EMGs, Voiding Trials, collecting urine specimens, Catheter care, Catheter changes, GU tumor clinic, and other designated Urology procedures)
Perform urodynamic testing
Assist other Surgical Service Providers with minor surgical diagnostic studies and or procedures
Responsible for conducting specific observations and procedures, performing diagnostic and therapeutic tasks according to criteria established by the supervisor as needed
Serve as the subject matter expert and preceptor for new clinical personnel, monitor working conditions such as seating, ventilation, lighting, and monitor the clinic's safety/working conditions
Direction is provided by the physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Manager, LVN or Registered Nurses as needed and act as a preceptor, informing the Nurse Manager on performance, progress, and training needs of the students and employees
Resolve simple informal patient or staff complains and report formal complaints to the Nurse Manager or an appropriate management official
Responsible for obtaining patient histories, conducting specific observations and examination procedures, performing diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, and assisting the physician with equipment and procedures
Monitor patients during scheduled procedures and inform the patient and their family of pre and post procedure care
Responsible for all instrumentation and specialized tests in the Urology Clinic, utilizing all technical skills required for diagnostic testing and/or therapeutic care of the patient, under the physician's supervision
Assist in the selection and purchase of instruments, supplies, and equipment, and will maintain proper levels of disposable and non-disposable supplies
Responsible for other related duties within the 2M Clinic as assigned
Qualification
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
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
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)
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
Individual Occupational Requirement: Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel
Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05
Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience
Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Customer Service, Technical Competence, Communication, Patient Care, Computer Skills, Analysis and Problem Solving, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Medical Information
Physical Requirements: The work involves various physical demands requiring the employee to be versatile in the many functions performed
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Company
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