Health Technician; Occupational

About the Position

About the Position: This is a Health Technician (Occupational Health) position at Bremerton and Bangor/Kitsap/WA.

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• Review all pertinent data and determine requirements for ancillary testing and program placement.
• Evaluate patients for referral to nurse or physician.
• Perform various screenings such as vision, vital signs, spirometry, audiometry, and electrocardiograms (EKGs) and review results for completeness and accuracy.
• Refer abnormal vital signs, vision screenings, EKS, audiometry, and spirometry results to an occupational health nurse (OHN) or provider for evaluation per clinic standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Verify and order all indicated laboratory studies, X rats, immunizations and other ancillary tests as appropriate.
• Document pertinent data in the medical record on other documents, as appropriate for the examination being performed on both hard and electronic copies.
• Comply with Infection control guidelines and practices including universal precautions.
• Triage patients as they arrive, identifying those whose examinations/evaluations will need to be expedited.

• Must Possess and Maintain a valid US State issued driver's license to carry out position related duties.
• Required to lift up to 15 LBS in the regular performance of duties.
• Required to wear personnel protective equipment.
• NIOSH Spirometry course certification is Required within 6 months
• Incumbent is required to have successfully completed CAOHC approved course in audiometry within 6 months.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must currently have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.