About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: This position is located within the Department of Surgery Urology Services Clinic at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Basic Requirement for Health Technician (Urology): Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with urological operative or diagnostic procedures; obtaining and documenting patient information related to examinations or treatments; preparing examination rooms (e.g. instruments, supplies, and equipment for specialized medical procedures). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Major DutiesCollects and tests urine specimens for all patients.Sets up equipment and prepares patients for urological examinations.Assists urologists in performance of urological examinations.Schedules appointments for x-rays, special procedures, and surgeries.Performs a variety of difficult radiographic and invasive non-radiographic examinations.Instructs newly assigned personnel and students in x-ray and darkroom procedures and problems.