Health Technician (Orthopedic)

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; fabricating, applying, modifying, or removing various types of casts; obtaining vital signs; assisting providers during minor surgical procedures..

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 kinesiology, health science, or orthopedic technology.

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.

Prepare and coordinate request for surgery with the operating room personnel.,Serve as a first surgical assistant to the responsible orthopedic surgeon during major surgery and treatment of inpatients.,Ensure that all instruments and supplies have been sterilized before surgery.,Perform a wide variety of casting procedures using plaster and synthetic materials.,Provides training to medics and other medical personnel assigned or attached to the orthopedic clinic.,Maintain supplies, equipment, and instruments and conducts inventory and restocks sterile surgical supplies for the treatment room.