Surgical Technologist
Location: Selection, Iowa
Description: Department of Health And Human Services is employing Surgical Technologist right now, this occupation will be presented in Iowa. Further informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions.
- Prepares the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment using sterile techniques.
- Prepares patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites; assisting with proper pa tient positioning on the operating room table; draping patients and surgical site with sterile drapes and assure's patient's safety, comfort, and integrity of care are met; and, assisting patient transported safely to and from the operating room as needed.
- Provides assistance on various surgical procedures ranging from routine to major complex and trauma cases.
- Passes instruments and supplies to surgeons and first assistants.
- Assists with maintaining retraction of skin and internal organs during the procedure.
- Assures any specimen collections are properly processed and taken for laboratory analysis.
Job family (Series)
0640 Health Aid And Technician
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Registered or exempt from Selective Service (www.sss.gov)
- Suitable for federal employment
- Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation with favorable adjudication and completion of health screening. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
- Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
- All qualification req uirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- Financial disclosure statement may be required.
- One-year trial period may be required.
Qualifications
This is a Standing Register - Open Continuous Announcement and will have an initial cutoff on 05/11/18, and the vacancy will close on June 15, 2018. Applications received AFTER a cutoff date will be considered in the next group of candidates.
To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements:
Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-06, in the Federal service preparing the operating room set-up, sterilizing equipment, and patients for surgeries; assisting in patient transport and observing changes in patient condition during transport and utilizing knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures to assist surgeon and/or anesthes iologist during surgical emergencies.
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One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7.
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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.Education
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.Additional information
Travel and transportation expenses may be paid: No
Bargaining Unit Position: No
Drug Screening Required: No
Recruitment incentives may be authorized: No
Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized: No
Annual leave for non-federal service may be authorized: No
For information on "People with Disabilit ies" please visit http://opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position. Information about CTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap .
CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
1. A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.
2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc .;
3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
1. A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.
2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level , and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;
3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
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This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please see Agency Contact Info for whom to contact for more info. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
If you are unable to apply online, please go to https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information for more information on our alternate application method.How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines. Veteran's Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Selections made under this announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service.
To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10199157Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Q - Nonsensitive
Required Documents
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume. You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose, you must include a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that include beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week (if less than 40), month and year of employment for each job title listed. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59.
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire.
3. Supporting Documents:
- Veterans Preference Documentation. Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (Member 4 Copy of all DD214s with disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.) to validate your claim. Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW), if you are an active duty service member who has not yet been discharged, you may submit a written certification from the armed forces (in lieu of a DD-form 214) to claim tentative veterans preference. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx
- lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable. (See Other Information Section)
- Education. If this position requires proof of higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp for more information.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - http://www.ed.gov/international/usnei/us/workrecog.doc . You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failu re to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits .
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Duties
Summary
This is a term position not to exceed two years and may be extended two years.
This is an episodic , intermittent position, on an irregular or occasional basis with hours and days of work not on a prearranged schedule and with compensation for the actual time employed or for service rendered.
Applicants must understand that the work performed is primarily related to readiness for and deployment for response during the aftermath of a disaster or public health emergency, where work may be field-based, that may be remote and austere, caring for sick, injured, dying, or deceased persons. This work requires above average health, physical, and mental conditioning with routine long periods of repetitive walking, bending, lifting, and carrying, such as carrying national disaster medical system equipment or heavy patients on litters. Incumbent must be capable of working in a high stress, high-security, remote, austere, and uncharacterized environment, void of infrastructure and vital services, requiring specific physical demands, such as the ability to lift 50 po unds, and work characteristics that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. For these reasons, employees are required to complete a physical and health screening process to meet and maintain certain physical standards, as well as mental, behavioral, and cognitive competencies.
NOTE: This vacancy will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire authority. Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. Please click here for more information on OPM's Authorization of Direct Hire authority.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/
Responsibilities
Travel Required
76% or greater - 95% Domestic and 5% international travel.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
7
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