- Position Title
- Health Technician
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSY-12746913-25-YKS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 to Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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.
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.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
3.
Applicants are required to undergo and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test and must submit to random drug testing after employment. Will you comply with this requirement?
4.
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
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 you confirm that the above information is clearly stated for each work entry you are claiming experience for, and that each entry is full time unless otherwise annotated with part-time hours?
- Name and Contact Information
- Job title
- Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2019 to April 2021)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week if part-time)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held.
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 you confirm that the above information is clearly stated for each work entry you are claiming experience for, and that each entry is full time unless otherwise annotated with part-time hours?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Health Technician, GS-0640-05, position with the St. Cloud Medical Center, physically located in St. Cloud, MN. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience and/or education or training that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education 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. 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.
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?
2.
Minimum Qualification Requirements: Select the one statement below that best describes your current level of experience and/or education to meet the minimum requirements for this position at the GS-05 grade level. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this announcement for detailed information. NOTE: Please ensure your resume supports the responses you select.
The following statements pertain to the competency Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Coordinates domiciliary bed transfers within and between the domiciliary buildings.
4.
Coordinates communication between team members and Veteran residents.
5.
Documents patient interactions in accordance with established department and facility policies.
The following statements pertain to the competency Clinical Data Collection/Documentation: Gathers/documents essential and accurate information about patients such as medical history, vital signs, chief complaints, allergies, pertinent health problems, and current medications.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Completes safety surveillances, rounding and documentation of patient care activities and behaviors.
7.
Observes and documents any significant changes in the Veteran's behavioral functioning.
8.
Assists in obtaining blood pressures, temperatures, urine drug screens (UDS), weights, and heights.
The following statements pertain to the competency Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Supports Veterans to develop initial trust and relationship with staff upon entry into the rehabilitation program; orients Veterans to their environment.
10.
Participates and engages in various small group interventions; intervenes when necessary to motivate the patient towards active participation and adherence to established treatment plan and program expectations.
11.
Participates in behavioral health emergences and completes reports of special incidents, accidents, work orders, and special projects as assigned.
12.
Assists in improving social and interpersonal functioning by maximizing constructive use of time through recreational, social, and therapeutic activities appropriate for patient's in the residential setting.
The following statements pertain to the competency Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example: technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing presentations; listens to others; attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Communicates to the interdisciplinary team any imminent safety risks such as suicide, homicide, unauthorized absence, falls, etc. Provides assistance with timely interventions as appropriate.
14.
Communicates with staff, family members, and others interested in the patient's care to resolve problems, either based on independent interventions or in consultation with the treatment team.
15.
Provides information to Veterans, relatives, friends, other VA facilities, and Service Organizations relating to personal and administrative matters, and provides updates to the clinical staff when appropriate.