Health Technician (Office Automation).

Responsibilities

• Administer routine and emergency first aid to students, including washing wounds, applying compresses and dressing, controlling bleeding, and performing CPR as needed.
• Dispense predetermined dosages of prescription medicine.
• Check temperatures and visual appearance to determine if students require medical attention, need to rest, or be sent home from school.
• Maintain an in‑house supply of dressings, antiseptics, and other common first‑aid materials.
• Maintain student health records on a current and secure basis.
• Type routine correspondence.
• Communicate with parents, principal, or medical personnel regarding a student’s condition.
• Assist medical professionals in the administration of routine health tests and record results.
• Employment Conditions
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre‑Employment Certification Statement for the Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U. S. citizenship is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Appointment is subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks because it involves interaction with children under eighteen.
• This position is a Testing Designated position subject to applicant testing and random drug testing; a DA Form 5019 must be signed.
• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of 26JUL12 DODI

V1230 regarding employment in foreign areas and employee return rights.

• Individuals hired from the CONUS (and their family members who are U. S. citizens) must obtain official passports prior to departure to the overseas area.
• Must have CPR certification within three months of hire date.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience in a setting demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the position or experience familiar with patient medical care.
• Six months of specialized experience including washing wounds, applying compresses and dressings, and following established first‑aid procedures.
• Alternatively, two years of education above high school level with at least 12 semester hours in related fields (nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, medical technology, pharmacy, or medical billing and coding).
• Alternatively, a combination of education and experience that totals at least 100% when calculated by the required formula.
• Proficiency as a qualified typist: 40 words per minute with three or fewer errors based on a five‑minute sample; a typing proficiency test may be required.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks may not be promoted more than two grades within the preceding 52 weeks.
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