Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Full Performance GS-07 Duties include but may not be limited to the following:

• Conducting physical inventories of general equipment, ensuring that all Bar Code Administration (BCMA( software and hardware (e.g., scanners, computer on wheels and printers) is functioning properly.
• Monitoring and verifying the functionality and operations of the Bar Code Backup Unit (BCBU).Collaborate with Nursing, Biomed, and IT Operations and Services (ITOPS) staff to resolve technical problems promptly
• Assists in conducting training sessions for employees on evaluating and maintaining BCMA hardware and software operations
• Utilize troubleshooting guides to resolve BCMA issues and will escalate work orders to Biomed and/or IT if they are unable to resolve the issue
• Maintain a list of submitted work orders, monitor their status, and be responsible for coordinating their resolution and report status of workorders to BCMA Coordinator for further review and action
• Serves as a liaison between the Nursing, Biomed, and IT departments to facilitate smooth BCMA operations
• Communicate any issues or unit/ward downtime promptly to BCMA Coordinator
• Provide updates on status of equipment with work orders to staff and provide contingency plans until the equipment is fully functioning
• Develop justifications and/or provide recommendations for budget and purchase of equipment, supplies, and materials related to BCMA operations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm with scheduling flexibility required. May be required to provide coverage to all tours if needed
Position Description Title/PD#: Health Technician (BCMA)/PD252460
Physical Requirements: The work requires a level of physical fitness that allows standing for extended periods, heavy lifting to move equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds. The work will require recurrent bending, lifting, stooping, standing, squatting, stretching, sitting and walking.
Work Environment:: work primarily in a healthcare setting, which may involve exposure to infectious diseases. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

GS-07 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-06 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: Communication and interpersonal relations, including the ability to appropriately and courteously relate to internal and external customers; Maintenance of confidentiality of patient/employee information, electronic and print; Hospital's performance improvement programs; Work and function in the Hospital in a safe manner, including infection control and the correct operation of equipment; Age-specific care, as identified in the Age-Specific Competencies, including knowledge of changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development relevant to the adult and geriatric age groups; Practical knowledge and understanding of the Bar Code Medication Administration system, including hardware (e.g. scanners and printers) and software. Proficiency in using and troubleshooting Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) equipment. Basic understanding of pharmacy operations and medication administration processes. Familiarity with medication, safety protocols, and guidelines.

OR

Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-07 level. Education: To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed one full year of graduate education (18 semester hours or equivalent), or an internship in course matter with a major that included courses directly related to the work of the Health Technician position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. (Transcripts Required).

OR

Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-07 level. Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that equals the total amount of required experience. (Transcripts required) To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-07. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

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.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2 year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your 1 year probationary period (OR 2 year "trial period"), your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Note: Evidence of experience, must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Please provide such documentation on your application or resume. Also, please provide work experience information such as hours per week and starting/ending dates of employment (month and year format) to establish one (1) full year of experience. The requirement for this proof is specified in the "How to Apply" section of this announcement. To be credible, experience must be documented in the application and verifiable through employment references and/or other means. *Your resume must support your answers in the occupational questionnaire.

Documents Accepted:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (Schedule A)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• PCS Orders
• Performance Appraisal
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

Documents Required:

• Resume

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.

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