Health Technician (Operating Room)
The Health Technician participates with the surgical team members in planning and implementing complex procedures under the general supervision of the surgical team. Major duties include but are not limited to:
Responsible for handling instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures. Setting up a sterile field with all required items for each procedure. Planning and discussing each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure. Preparing , organizing and maintaining highly complex surgical setups. Observing and responding promptly to each stage of the surgical procedures and anticipated needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time. Utilizing universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies and equipment Assisting team members with care of the patient, i.e. positioning, prepping, and obtaining supplies. Handling all specimens appropriately. Performing sponges, sharps and instrument counts to verify accuracy. Responsible for accountability of all surgical instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures. Assisting the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, and cutting sutures. Participating in Time Out and other patient safety programs. Schedule:
Varies, to include Days, Evenings, Nights and Rotational Weekends and Holidays. Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available Telework:
This is not virtual. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Health Technician (Operating Room) - 593-04120A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/30/2020. 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-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
performing surgical duties such as sponges, sharps, and instrument counts, preparing skin grafts, and suctioning. Setting up a sterile field and prep all equipment/items to use for various and highly-complex surgical procedures with different set-ups. Assisting a Surgical Team during the full perioperative period. Knowledge of highly technical surgical instruments, human anatomy, physiology, and aseptic techniques. Skills in setting up a sterile filed and prepping all equipment for surgical procedures Performing surgical duties such as sponges, sharps and instrument counts. Assisting surgical team during full perioperative period. Knowledge of surgical instruments, human anatomy, physiology and aseptic techniques. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
1 - Knowledge of highly technical surgical instruments, human anatomy, physiology and aseptic techniques to prepare and protect the sterile field during surgery. 2 - Knowledge of a wide variety of complex surgical procedures and possible complication in order to prepare for procedure, to anticipate the needs of the surgical team to respond with speed and accuracy. 3 - Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and protocol to select the correct instruments for the procedure, anticipate the needs of the surgeon and on a regular and recurrent basis recognize and respond to a variety of critical situations. 4 - Knowledge of operation and function of all surgical instruments and equipment, testing procedures to assure all equipment works and proper postoperative decontamination procedures. Note:
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but is not limited to:
responses to Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; completion of a work sample; and/or contacted for an interview.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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. 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. Physical Requirements:
Duties regularly require providing manual assistance in lifting and positioning patients, most of which are stages of unconsciousness. There are extensive periods of regular recurring standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, reaching, and prolonged stretching to provide easy accessibility of instruments and supplies for the surgeon. Incumbent must be dexterous in passing instruments to surgeons without compromising principles of aseptic techniques and in a manner requiring little or no effort for the surgeon. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsible for handling instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures. Setting up a sterile field with all required items for each procedure. Planning and discussing each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure. Preparing , organizing and maintaining highly complex surgical setups. Observing and responding promptly to each stage of the surgical procedures and anticipated needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time. Utilizing universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies and equipment Assisting team members with care of the patient, i.e. positioning, prepping, and obtaining supplies. Handling all specimens appropriately. Performing sponges, sharps and instrument counts to verify accuracy. Responsible for accountability of all surgical instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures. Assisting the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, and cutting sutures. Participating in Time Out and other patient safety programs. Schedule:
Varies, to include Days, Evenings, Nights and Rotational Weekends and Holidays. Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available Telework:
This is not virtual. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Health Technician (Operating Room) - 593-04120A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/30/2020. 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-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
performing surgical duties such as sponges, sharps, and instrument counts, preparing skin grafts, and suctioning. Setting up a sterile field and prep all equipment/items to use for various and highly-complex surgical procedures with different set-ups. Assisting a Surgical Team during the full perioperative period. Knowledge of highly technical surgical instruments, human anatomy, physiology, and aseptic techniques. Skills in setting up a sterile filed and prepping all equipment for surgical procedures Performing surgical duties such as sponges, sharps and instrument counts. Assisting surgical team during full perioperative period. Knowledge of surgical instruments, human anatomy, physiology and aseptic techniques. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
1 - Knowledge of highly technical surgical instruments, human anatomy, physiology and aseptic techniques to prepare and protect the sterile field during surgery. 2 - Knowledge of a wide variety of complex surgical procedures and possible complication in order to prepare for procedure, to anticipate the needs of the surgical team to respond with speed and accuracy. 3 - Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and protocol to select the correct instruments for the procedure, anticipate the needs of the surgeon and on a regular and recurrent basis recognize and respond to a variety of critical situations. 4 - Knowledge of operation and function of all surgical instruments and equipment, testing procedures to assure all equipment works and proper postoperative decontamination procedures. Note:
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but is not limited to:
responses to Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; completion of a work sample; and/or contacted for an interview.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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. 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. Physical Requirements:
Duties regularly require providing manual assistance in lifting and positioning patients, most of which are stages of unconsciousness. There are extensive periods of regular recurring standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, reaching, and prolonged stretching to provide easy accessibility of instruments and supplies for the surgeon. Incumbent must be dexterous in passing instruments to surgeons without compromising principles of aseptic techniques and in a manner requiring little or no effort for the surgeon. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0640 Health Aid And Technician - Salary Range:
$43,896 to $57,061 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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