Summary

Orthopedic Technician assist in the Orthopedic Lab applying casts - assisting with minor surgical procedures - removing sutures - dressing wounds and assisting with the administering of injections. Orthopedic Technicians work closely with patients and must be able to give a detailed but limited explanation of the process of the procedures being preformed. Orthopedic Technicians may be required to perform duties in other occupational areas such as wards and radiology.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-7 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-6 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge - skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position - and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled - in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists - speech pathologists - medical officers - and optometrists. Therefore - technician experience is experience that requires application of the knowledge - methods - and techniques of the position to be filled. In addition to the IOR - candidates must meet the specialized experience or education listed below: You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-6 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as applying casts - assisting with minor surgical procedures - ordering supplies - dressing wounds - removing sutures - K wires - steinmann pins - positioning patients for x-rays. OR - Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have one full year of graduate education. Preferred Experience: Must be able to splint - cast and care for wounds. 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies - knowledge - and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience.

Duties

• Major duties include - but are not limited to: Assisting licensed personnel with the delivery of care to patients with complex and specialized care needs
• Perform treatments and interventions both surgical and non surgical Perform wound care (i.e
• bandaging - application of dressings - and wound measurements) Assist licensed staff with preparing patients for medical evaluation - setting up equipment - passing instruments and providing treatment during in-person or virtual visits Application of casts - splints - braces along with patient education Provide patient education within the scope of care or while providing an intervention (i.e
• cast care - post injections - and doing braces) Reviewing upcoming clinics to determine if the veteran has the appropriate imaging prior and triage appropriateness of appointment Perform observation-based screening and collection of patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel Assist with daily clinic flow Inventory: maintain - order - and communicate Teach proper use and safety with durable medical equipment Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Orthopedic Technician/PD02642A Physical Requirements: Duties require extensive periods of standing and walking
• Works with patients requiring regular and recurring bending - lifting - stooping - stretching and similar activities
• Uses principles of body mechanics and obtains assistance when needed
• Uses protective measures and techniques in managing disturbed behavior.