- Position Title
- Health Technician (ED)
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-24-GP-12505870-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, August 8, 2024 to Thursday, August 7, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Are you a recipient of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Health Profession Scholarship authorized under Public Law 94-437?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- You have completed or will be completing the requirements of the approved health profession program within the established timeframe
- Meet all eligibility criteria
- Entitled to a one-time priority referral/selection to fulfill their obligation to provide public service
4.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
6.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Health Technician position with the Indian Health Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, Health Technician, GS-0640-04
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-04 level.
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-04 level.
2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, Health Technician, GS-0640-05
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-05 level.
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-05 level.
3.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, Health Technician, GS-0640-06
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-06 level.
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-06 level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Take patient vital signs.
5.
Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
6.
Perform patient risk assessment, for vital sign measurement, using testing equipment.
7.
Read and interpret medical terminology for the patient.
8.
Collect routine specimens from patients for testing.
9.
Maintain a clean and safe workplace according to standard procedures of a health care environment.
10.
Maintain a sterile exam room for patient care.
11.
Keep exam room setup well-stocked with supplies.
12.
Dispose of sharps and materials used in clinical procedures using safety/infection control procedures.
13.
Answer telephones or voice mail, and direct calls or messages to appropriate staff.
14.
Gather patient information to identify deficient health factors, medication lists, or deficient exams.
15.
Greet visitors to ascertain purpose of visit and direct them to appropriate staff.
16.
Operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, use word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications to prepare documents (i.e., reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories or medical records).
17.
Record patient history, medications, allergies, and general data in an electronic health record.
18.
Update electronic health records on patient being examined.
19.
Answer multiple phone lines in a busy office to refer the caller to appropriate personnel or department.
20.
Demonstrate understanding, friendliness, courtesy, and politeness to customers.
21.
Explain treatment to patient based on their level of understanding to relieve apprehension.
22.
Maintain a safe environment of care that includes knowledge of confidentiality laws or rules.
23.
Explain procedures to patients and their families, using tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity.
24.
Transport patients to assist them to other departments.
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance.
CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
25.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.