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Position Title
Health Technician
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBSX-12736052-25-JJ Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 to Monday, June 2, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted, and digitally signed documents linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. (limit characters)
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). (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your responses should match the experience listed on your resume and are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education 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. (limit characters)
1. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
 (limit characters)
2. GS-5 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Use the following questions to describe how you meet the Specialized Experience and/or Education requirements for this position.
 (limit characters)
3. GS-6 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Use the following questions to describe how you meet the Specialized Experience and/or Education requirements for this position.
 (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Utilizes Universal Precautions when providing patient care.
 (limit characters)
5. Picks up and returns equipment and supplies to Sterile Processing Service (SPS) and/or Service Chain Management Service (SCMS).
 (limit characters)
6. Performs daily check of temp and humidity in areas of the Operating Room when Reusable Medical Equipment is located.
 (limit characters)
7. Cleans and maintains Operating Room areas.
 (limit characters)
8. Cleans and maintains surgical equipment.
 (limit characters)
9. Assists in postoperative Operating Room suite turnover to facilitate efficient flow of surgical patients throughout the Operating Room.
 (limit characters)
10. Assists in prepping the surgical suite for patients.
 (limit characters)
11. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team by proactively retrieving surgical bed or making up surgical gurney for transport.
 (limit characters)
12. Restocks linens in the blanket warmers, Operating Room Pre-op Holding, and Operating Rooms.
 (limit characters)
13. Orders linens/draw sheets, pillows, and blankets from the laundry service.
 (limit characters)
14. Performs the annual inventory for the Operating Room and reports the results to SCMS and the Operating Room Nurse Manager.
 (limit characters)
15. Labels equipment for repair and initiates work orders to affect needed repair.
 (limit characters)
16. Retrieves and assembles appropriate supplies and positioning equipment necessary for the surgical procedure.
 (limit characters)
17. Performs weekly check of eye wash stations.
 (limit characters)
18. Assists members of the team with patient transfers.
 (limit characters)
19. Assists members of the team in emergency situations.
 (limit characters)
20. Collaborates with the surgical team to verify, prepare, and set up surgical positioning aids.
 (limit characters)
21. Interacts with patients and the surgical team in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
 (limit characters)
22. Communicates with patients and family member(s) and updates on patient status.
 (limit characters)
23. Assists the OR Unit Coordinator and PM Charge with answering the phones in the nursing office when needed.
 (limit characters)
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