USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Health Technician - Podiatry
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $59K/yr
1+ years expThe Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System is seeking a Health Technician - Podiatry to evaluate the quality of health care services and ensure they are provided promptly and courteously. The role involves performing specialized clinic procedures, providing patient care, and assisting podiatrists in treatment and evaluation of patients.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The purpose of this position is to evaluate the quality of health care services and ensure they are provided promptly, courteously, and with a compassionate understanding of veterans needs and the needs of those responsible for their care
The employee will meet the needs of customers while supporting VA missions
Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner
Performs a variety of specialized clinic procedures such as preliminary examination and evaluation of patients. Prepares podiatric work up, x-rays, laboratory, or other requests as required
Performs a variety of standardized and routine procedures that are non-invasive. This includes debriding corns and calluses, trimming nails, and providing blister care
Assigned a daily clinic and performs routine foot care for at-risk patients under direct and indirect supervision of podiatry staff
Assesses the condition and determines if a referral to a Podiatrist is required or if the condition is such that the nail technician may initiate treatment, performs debridement of ingrown, elongated, or fungal toenails with and without cautery, debrides warts, diabetic ulcers and asses for infection, removes foreign bodies
Assists podiatrist in a variety of specialized treatments and tests. Receives and prepares the patient for examination and treatment. skin prep and preparation of patients. Instructs patients in self-care specific to treatment involved. Accompanies/assists patients in wheelchairs, gurneys, and crutches
The employee provides patient care/support which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation of the young adult (18-44 years old), middle adult (45-64 years old) and older adult (65 and older)
Qualification
Required
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
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
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 by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-6 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5
Individual Occupational Requirement: Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above): Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists
Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization
Experience maintaining accurate medical records and clerical skills in a clinical environment
Utilizes medical terminology
Experience with direct patient care, such as a health technician, patient care technician, or nursing assistant
Preferred
Basic Foot Care Course Certificate, 98 hours of completion
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.
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