Duties

The VA in Columbus is recruiting for a Health Technician (Prosthetics Fabricator). The Health Technician will function in the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service.

The primary duties of the position include:

• Fits patients with soft good items prescribed by physicians.
• Measures, fits and makes minor adjustments to off-the-shelf appliances, such as orthopedic shoes or simple braces for cases which require standard techniques.
• Interprets physician prescriptions, to measures, fit soft goods to clients with a variety of conditions that often require adapting standard techniques.
• Assists the Orthotist/Prosthetist in the assembly of components for custom orthotic/prosthetic devices.
• Fabricates, adjusts and repairs all orthotic/prosthetic appliances under the guidance of an Orthotist /Prosthetist.
• Chooses materials that are appropriate for patient diagnosis.
• Evaluates the final product as to the specifications of the prescription.
• Ensures lab supplies are ordered weekly and inventory levels are kept at appropriate levels.
• Maintains current knowledge of new items, procedures and techniques as related to prosthetics.
• Verify patient eligibility and entitlement for appliances and services.
• Utilizes standard medical terminology.
• Maintains accurate data entry using the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
• Closes out work orders, maintains appointments and updates notes in the computer system.
• Follows established techniques and sequences in the development of orthotic/prosthetic appliances.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Items to support your eligibility and qualification claims, such as:
    • RIF/CTAP documentation if claiming CTAP or ICTAP eligibility (read the Additional Information section above)
    • SF-50 for current or former federal employees
    • Education transcripts if claiming education substitution for the required experience
  • Resume with detailed information
    • applicant's name and contact information
    • name of employer, job title and detailed duties performed
    • starting and ending dates for each position (for example, Feb 2020 to April 2021 vs. 2020-2021)
    • specify whether each position was full time or part time (if part time, you must provide the average hours per week to receive credit for that experience)

  Documents Accepted:
  

  • Cover Letter
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • Other (3)
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  
  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application. Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
  
  Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
  
  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

  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.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/06/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11735960.
  
  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  
  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
  
  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  
  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work at these facilities. HCP that are unable to receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season.

  Agency contact information

  Sarah Petrimoulx

  Phone

  (989)270-9056

  Email

  Sarah.Petrimoulx@va.gov

  Address

  VHA VISN 10 Human Resources
  11500 NORTHLAKE DRIVE
  SUITE 200
  CINCINNATI, OH 45249-1642
  US

  Next steps

  After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205) for this occupation.