Health Technician (Anesthesia)

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 sterilizing medical equipment; preparing and/or initiating intravenous fluids; and ordering, stocking, or maintaining medical supplies.

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: One-half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Nursing, Respiratory therapy, Biology, etc. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Ensure room and equipment is set up for anesthesia delivery.,Ensure continual operational status of equipment by performing user level maintenance and testing on equipment.,Notify appropriate health care personnel and performs resuscitative procedures as necessary.,Orient new personnel to equipment setup and operation.,Set up and operate the Cell Saver as it collects, processes, and returns to the patient blood which has been shed during surgery.,Set up and operate Neuromonitor.,Document surgical events, vital signs, and any deviations from baseline data, interventions taken, and alerts appropriate individuals.,Perform direct support technical duties.