Health Technician (Prosthetics)
The primary duties of the Health Technician (Prosthetics) position will include:
Constructs/shapes and repairs common foot orthotics from cast scans and/or documents provided by clinicians. Repairs custom foot orthosis and shoes, using a variety of materials. Repairs leather, metal, plastic, and fabric components to orthotic items. Follows established regulations and procedures to ensure patient privacy. Maintains inventory and stock levels. Carries out responsibilities of submitting, packing, and shipping necessary items as related to work. Performs appropriate documentation of workload, procedure coding and progress notes in electronic medical record, appointments and encounters. Maintains current knowledge of new items, procedures, and techniques as related to their scope of practice. Communicates with the Orthotics staff to review assignments.Maintains lab equipment with respect to maintenance and cleanliness. Follows established procedures in performing preventative maintenance on shop equipment. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the Lab Supervisor. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Health Technician (Prosthetics) / 81011-A To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/12/2020. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-4 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues; Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.; Effectively expresses information to multiple audiences through clear dissemination of information and ideas; actively listens to others and demonstrates understanding of their comments and/or questions. . OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond . You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Attention to DetailCommunicationsTechnical CompetenceVeteran and Customer Focus 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:
The position demands a moderate degree of exertion and a high degree of dexterity, long periods of standing and long-distance walking from clinic to clinic may be required. Other physical demands will include but not limited to:
bending, kneeling, some lifting (not to exceed 50 lbs.) and work with some power tools. 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.
Constructs/shapes and repairs common foot orthotics from cast scans and/or documents provided by clinicians. Repairs custom foot orthosis and shoes, using a variety of materials. Repairs leather, metal, plastic, and fabric components to orthotic items. Follows established regulations and procedures to ensure patient privacy. Maintains inventory and stock levels. Carries out responsibilities of submitting, packing, and shipping necessary items as related to work. Performs appropriate documentation of workload, procedure coding and progress notes in electronic medical record, appointments and encounters. Maintains current knowledge of new items, procedures, and techniques as related to their scope of practice. Communicates with the Orthotics staff to review assignments.Maintains lab equipment with respect to maintenance and cleanliness. Follows established procedures in performing preventative maintenance on shop equipment. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the Lab Supervisor. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Health Technician (Prosthetics) / 81011-A To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/12/2020. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-4 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues; Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.; Effectively expresses information to multiple audiences through clear dissemination of information and ideas; actively listens to others and demonstrates understanding of their comments and/or questions. . OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond . You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Attention to DetailCommunicationsTechnical CompetenceVeteran and Customer Focus 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:
The position demands a moderate degree of exertion and a high degree of dexterity, long periods of standing and long-distance walking from clinic to clinic may be required. Other physical demands will include but not limited to:
bending, kneeling, some lifting (not to exceed 50 lbs.) and work with some power tools. 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:
$35,208 to $45,773 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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