About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: This position is located within Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in the Department of Surgery, Urology, Honolulu, Hawaii. Tripler Army Medical Center is a tobacco-free workplace. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, smoking, smokeless tobacco, and electronic nicotine delivery devices.
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) ) preparing and maintaining sterile procedure area and instruments for medical procedures, 2) assisting the Physician during routine or diagnostic procedures, and 3) performing basic maintenance and sterilization methods to clean instruments and equipment. OR Education: At least one full year of graduate level education from an accredited college or university with major courses of study in fields such as Nursing, or Medical Assisting. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Major DutiesReview medical records of patients to determine the reason for procedure(s), and analyze past medical history prior to the procedure.Set up for and assists with the performance of surgical procedures including vasectomy and circumcision.Clean equipment and prepares procedure rooms for sterilization.Teach new urology technicians how to prepare for common procedures (i.e. prostate ultrasounds, biopsies, minor surgical procedures, limited urologic radiologic procedures to include fluoroscopy procedures, etc.).Administer medications via intravesical route as well as topical medications for treatment.Assist with obtaining lab tests.Schedule appointments, follows up on referrals and clinical documents.