Health Technician (Urology)

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About the Position: The position is located in the Urology Department at Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA., a state-of-the-art medical facility dedicated to providing comprehensive urological care.

The office is situated within a collaborative and dynamic clinical environment, equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies.

The working environment is fast-paced yet supportive, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centered care.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation 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 which includes, assisting with surgical procedures within a Urology clinic, set up an examining or operating room, and monitoring medical equipment.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Patient Care, Medical Laboratory or similar fields.

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 the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9.

Add the two percentages. Major Duties:

• Screen patients and assist the physician with varied examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Perform routine, moderate, and complex urodynamic diagnostic procedures independently using highly technical computerized systems.
• Provide technical guidance on how to assemble and disassemble endo-urology equipment, safety requirements, and the usage of equipment in the operating room.
• Perform administrative, housekeeping and stock maintenance duties.