Health Technician (Otolaryngology)

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About the Position: This position is located within Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in the Department of Surgery, Otolaryngology SVC, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Tripler Army Medical Center is a tobacco-free workplace. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, smoking, smokeless tobacco, and electronic nicotine delivery devices.

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.

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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) performing medical screenings to include past medical history and patient vitals; 2) provide patient with instructions and information on procedures to be performed; and 3) selects and secures all instruments for new sterile procedures and 4) prepares treatment room for surgical procedures.

OR Education: One full academic year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Medical Technician, Nursing, or Medical Assistant.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60.

Add the two percentages. Major Duties:

• Perform entry level triage of patients within a clinic environment, screening exams independently and efficiently, in an often fast-paced environment.
• Direct the flow of patients; obtain medical and personal data and accurately transcribe into the patient medical record (hard copy and/or electronic) according to established techniques and procedures.
• Ensure medical records are prepared and available.
• Complete other assigned office administrative work in support of clinical care.
• Instill basic medication administration via atomizer per surgeons’ orders/standard operating procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of the full spectrum of complex, intricate examinations appropriate for the clinical setting, which vary depending on the status.
• Ensure proper computer entry of patient data and equipment settings.
• Ensure proper preparation, cleaning disinfection and sterilization of surgical and clinical instruments/equipment.