Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Receives requests or instructions for surgical procedures. Interprets requests or instructions for medical or health care personnel. Receives assignments for a variety of difficult examinations.
• Receives assignment for the following procedures: EKG, Cast removal/Cutting, Surgical Scrubs, assists with Thoracentesis, Complicated dressings, Unna Boot replacements, podiatric nail trimming, assists with proctology examinations/set and Phlebotomy.
• Performs manual podiatric toenail debridement and observes and reports significant clinical changes. Enters a treatment note into a CPRS template, completes an electronic encounter form for that visit and sets a reappointment date for future treatment as appropriate.
• Correctly performs manual podiatric toenail debridement with minimal discomfort to the patient and maximal care taken to protect normal tissue structures and care of diabetic ulcers. Accurately completes the podiatric toenail debridement progress note template and electronic encounter form in CPRS. Identifies significant clinical changes and promptly reports them to the assigned clinic attending.
• Secures patients' confidence and cooperation during procedures. Explains procedures, positions patients for desired results, and cushions and shields patients as appropriate. Various procedure or position to adjust to patients' medical condition. Independently explains procedures and positions patients for a variety of difficult procedures such as joint injections, cast placement or removal, proctology exams, endoscope ENT exams, Assists health care professional to position patient and answer patient's questions during complex procedures. Responds to emergency situations such as cardiopulmonary failure, hemorrhaging, and shock by assisting in the performance of resuscitation measures. Operates and maintains equipment such as Medivator, equipment for cast cutters, endoscopes, and microscopes, dynamaps, suctioning equipment, hemorrhoid banding equipment, EKG machines, pulse oxzimeters, IPAX (computer for outside CD reading) and all other equipment not listed above for diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Determines technical factors, sets controls and operates equipment and instruments. Adjusts and adapts specialized equipment for difficult procedures. Selects and sets equipment's technical factors for a variety of difficult tests or procedures. Sets up and adjusts accessory equipment required, and sets indicators for measurements or readings necessary for requested procedures. This would include all equipment previously listed. Locates and sets up equipment and all accessories and understands proper positioning. Adjusts equipment placement for patient's comfort. Notifies physician of test results and ensures original results are included in the permanent record. Maintains clinical files. Orders and maintains supplies for the unit. Orders and maintains specialized supplies and instruments used in the unit.
• Assists medical staff with or performs diagnostic procedures used to diagnose medical conditions. Adjusts, adapts, and operates specialized equipment and accessories needed for difficult procedures. Performs difficult specialized tests and measurements that are preliminary to the physician's treatment of the patient. This would include all medical equipment previously mentioned. Assures that patient is positioned for accurate and effective measurements and readings. Interprets results to determine completeness of information required by the physician's orders. Adjusts equipment and retakes tests as indicated. Recognizes abnormalities and brings them to the attention of the appropriate physician/nurse. Demonstrates use, purpose and care of instruments and accompanying accessories. Locates and sets up equipment and all accessories and understands proper positioning. Operates and maintains medical instruments. Notifies physician of results and ensures original results are included in the permanent record. Maintains clinical files. Works with staff to coordinate the patient's surgical process through the clinic area and follows up with patient to provide a seamless transition to post operative care. Orders and maintains supplies for the unit, to include specialized supplies and reusable medical equipment/instruments used on the unit. Provides orientation/training to staff regarding equipment or instruments used by position (nippers). Provides assistance of a technical, specialized, or support nature to health and medical personnel in the diagnosis or treatment of patient illnesses or medical conditions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Must be certified in basic CPR.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  Documents Accepted:
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • OF-306
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • Resume
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  Documents Required:
  

  • Resume

  
  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
  
  Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
  
  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/09/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11848442.
  
  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  
  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
  
  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  Agency contact information

  Brandon Schnathorst

  Email

  Brandon.Schnathorst@va.gov

  Address

  Edward Hines Junior Hospital
  5000 South 5th Avenue
  Hines, IL 60141
  US

  Next steps

  After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. If you are a current employee of the US Department of Veterans Affairs please apply to vacancy number 11848444 to be considered.