Health Technician

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 conducting health screenings, updating patient medical records, and providing administrative support.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. 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 18. Add the two percentages.

Maintain all testing equipment within required calibration standards.,Screen employees during initial, periodic and termination occupational health evaluations.,Maintain health records, medical data, diagnostic test results for review and evaluation by the Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, and/or Physician.,Conduct audiograms and ensure audiometric equipment is calibrated and properly functioning.,Provide briefings on occupational health and compliance rates to employees, supervisors, and organizational leaders.,Make referrals of complex cases to other healthcare providers as necessary.