Health Technician (Otolaryngology)

About the Position: This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available

Assists Otolaryngology Medical Officers in a variety of specialized treatments, surgical procedures and tests.

Functions as primary surgical assistant in clinical operating room procedures Functions as a surgical scrub.

Assists in inoperative, pre-operative and post-operative care.

Cleans, prepares and sterilizes a variety of instruments and dressing trays.

Assists in patient management by providing pre and post-operative information to patients.

Maintains medical records and statistical reports.

Takes culture specimens from the throat, nose and ears.

Stocks supplies and reports any noted deficiencies in supplies or equipment.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.