- Position Title
- Med Instrument Tech (GI)-SPU/PACU
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSW-12734136-25-INF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 12, 2025 to Friday, May 23, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
2.
Do you possess at least one year experience in intraprocedural patient care?
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your qualifications for this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by investigation.
You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Grade Determination:
Do you possess at least one year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-6) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled?
1. Experience at this grade level is typically defined as: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the duties of the position to be filled. This would be experience which provided knowledge of proper performance of endoscopic equipment and procedures, Ability to set up endoscopy equipment, ensuring endoscopes and ancillary equipment functions properly, Ability to aid the physician with standard and routine procedures such as colonoscopy and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy in order to assist practitioner with routine standardized gastroenterology procedures, Ability to interact with patients explaining procedures and positioning the patient for the procedure, recognizing disabilities or impaired mobility and assisting the patient as necessary, Ability to reprocess and maintain specialty critical reusable medical equipment (RME), following approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and universal precautions, Ability to use basic computer systems and programs to record patient and endoscopic data, adhering to patient privacy and information security policies. Ability to manually clean and disinfect non-critical reusable equipment and surfaces, dispose of one- time-use equipment and trash per facility policy, and restock supplies such as linens, suction equipment, and cleaning products.
Do you meet the above requirements?
Do you possess at least one year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-6) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled?
1. Experience at this grade level is typically defined as: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the duties of the position to be filled. This would be experience which provided knowledge of proper performance of endoscopic equipment and procedures, Ability to set up endoscopy equipment, ensuring endoscopes and ancillary equipment functions properly, Ability to aid the physician with standard and routine procedures such as colonoscopy and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy in order to assist practitioner with routine standardized gastroenterology procedures, Ability to interact with patients explaining procedures and positioning the patient for the procedure, recognizing disabilities or impaired mobility and assisting the patient as necessary, Ability to reprocess and maintain specialty critical reusable medical equipment (RME), following approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and universal precautions, Ability to use basic computer systems and programs to record patient and endoscopic data, adhering to patient privacy and information security policies. Ability to manually clean and disinfect non-critical reusable equipment and surfaces, dispose of one- time-use equipment and trash per facility policy, and restock supplies such as linens, suction equipment, and cleaning products.
Do you meet the above requirements?
2.
Experience/KSA's:
Are you able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities?
(a) Knowledge of endoscopic equipment and use in basic and complex endoscopic procedures.
(b) Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to the GI system, with ability to recognize and report obvious abnormalities during procedures.
(c) Ability to assist physician with specialized, complex procedures.
(d) Knowledge of universal precautions and disinfection techniques and ability to follow SOP's to clean reusable medical equipment (RME).
(e) Ability to collaborate, communicate, and demonstrate customer service skills and interpersonal skills with all healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care.
(f) Ability to use basic computer systems and programs to record patient and endoscopic data, adhering to patient privacy and information security policies.
(g) Ability to deliver patient care, including vital sign measurements and medication administration.
Are you able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities?
(a) Knowledge of endoscopic equipment and use in basic and complex endoscopic procedures.
(b) Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to the GI system, with ability to recognize and report obvious abnormalities during procedures.
(c) Ability to assist physician with specialized, complex procedures.
(d) Knowledge of universal precautions and disinfection techniques and ability to follow SOP's to clean reusable medical equipment (RME).
(e) Ability to collaborate, communicate, and demonstrate customer service skills and interpersonal skills with all healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care.
(f) Ability to use basic computer systems and programs to record patient and endoscopic data, adhering to patient privacy and information security policies.
(g) Ability to deliver patient care, including vital sign measurements and medication administration.
3.
Basic Requirement: English Language Proficiency.
Are you proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f).
Are you proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f).
4.
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.
Final Instructions - Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed. Human Resources can't assume any experience or qualifications that are not reflected and supporting by your application package. -Job title -Duties (be as detailed as possible, HR can't assume duties performed that are not listed) -Month & year start/end dates (i.e., June 2007 to April 2008) -Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) -Grade level for each position, if Federal employment (i.e., GS-5)
Grandfathering Provision
All individuals employed in VHA in this occupational series or in another occupational series performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/trademark/registration/certification. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:(1) They may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. (2) If an HTA who was retained under this provision leaves the occupation, the employee will lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of re-entry to the occupation.(3) HTAs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.(4) Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.
All individuals employed in VHA in this occupational series or in another occupational series performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/trademark/registration/certification. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:(1) They may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. (2) If an HTA who was retained under this provision leaves the occupation, the employee will lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of re-entry to the occupation.(3) HTAs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.(4) Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.