Lead Health Technician (Telehealth Clinical)
FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES:
The Lead Health Technician (Telehealth Clinical) provides an array of complex and specialized duties related to leadership, staff education, technology management, as well as project and program management for all dimensions of virtual care and Telehealth initiatives. In addition to lead duties, the incumbent maintains responsibility for day-to-day operation of Telehealth services at the assigned location and between the assigned location and remote sites of care as well as participating in the programmatic development and advanced support of the facility-wide Telehealth program. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday:
08:
00a.m to 04:
30p.m Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Telework:
Not Available Position Description:
No Bargaining Unit:
Yes Virtual:
This is not a virtual position Basic Requirements:
(1) United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. (2) Experience. One year of experience in a health care field that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work such as but not limited to a medical or clinical assistant (or technician) or health technician. OR Education:
Four academic years above high school leading to a Bachelor's degree with coursed related to the occupation. OR Experience/ Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. Examples are listed below. (a) Six months of experience in the health care field and two years of education above high school that included at least six semester hours in health care related courses such as, biological science, surgical technician courses, nursing assistant or other courses related to the position; or an Associate's degree in a health care related field. OR (b) Six months of experience in the health care field and successful completion of a course for health care technicians, hospital corpsmen, or medical service specialists given by the U.S. Armed Forces. CERTIFICATION:
Not required Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. To qualify the GS-8 requires. (1) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-7. Experience is defined as. (2) Demonstrate Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, thecandidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs. (a) Ability to work with a team to provide technical guidance, plan, organize and coordinate activities of a Health Technician (Telehealth Clinical) in order to effectively complete job duties of assignment such as distributing workload, monitoring the status and progress of work. (b) Skill in leadership and interpersonal relations and conflict resolution to deal with employees, team leaders, providers and managers. (c) Ability to communicate effectively in order to meet program objectives. This may include preparing reports in various formats and presenting data to various organizational levels. (d) Knowledge of quality control and assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement. (e) Skill in the assessment and resolution of complex workload capture issues using multiple data sources. (f) Ability to develop and compose complex written instructions. (g) Knowledge of analytical and evaluative processes to independently resolve complex issues. References:
VA handbook 5005/96 Part // Appendix G50 Physical Requirements:
The work requires some physical exertion such as prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, stretching, and lifting moderately heavy items such as manuals, record boxes, equipment or assisting patients. The work requires above average agility and dexterity. The incumbent may be required to travel between VA and/ or Non-VA clinical care sites and possession of a valid driver's license maybe be required.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Lead Health Technician (Telehealth Clinical) provides an array of complex and specialized duties related to leadership, staff education, technology management, as well as project and program management for all dimensions of virtual care and Telehealth initiatives. In addition to lead duties, the incumbent maintains responsibility for day-to-day operation of Telehealth services at the assigned location and between the assigned location and remote sites of care as well as participating in the programmatic development and advanced support of the facility-wide Telehealth program. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday:
08:
00a.m to 04:
30p.m Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Telework:
Not Available Position Description:
No Bargaining Unit:
Yes Virtual:
This is not a virtual position Basic Requirements:
(1) United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. (2) Experience. One year of experience in a health care field that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work such as but not limited to a medical or clinical assistant (or technician) or health technician. OR Education:
Four academic years above high school leading to a Bachelor's degree with coursed related to the occupation. OR Experience/ Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. Examples are listed below. (a) Six months of experience in the health care field and two years of education above high school that included at least six semester hours in health care related courses such as, biological science, surgical technician courses, nursing assistant or other courses related to the position; or an Associate's degree in a health care related field. OR (b) Six months of experience in the health care field and successful completion of a course for health care technicians, hospital corpsmen, or medical service specialists given by the U.S. Armed Forces. CERTIFICATION:
Not required Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. To qualify the GS-8 requires. (1) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-7. Experience is defined as. (2) Demonstrate Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, thecandidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs. (a) Ability to work with a team to provide technical guidance, plan, organize and coordinate activities of a Health Technician (Telehealth Clinical) in order to effectively complete job duties of assignment such as distributing workload, monitoring the status and progress of work. (b) Skill in leadership and interpersonal relations and conflict resolution to deal with employees, team leaders, providers and managers. (c) Ability to communicate effectively in order to meet program objectives. This may include preparing reports in various formats and presenting data to various organizational levels. (d) Knowledge of quality control and assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement. (e) Skill in the assessment and resolution of complex workload capture issues using multiple data sources. (f) Ability to develop and compose complex written instructions. (g) Knowledge of analytical and evaluative processes to independently resolve complex issues. References:
VA handbook 5005/96 Part // Appendix G50 Physical Requirements:
The work requires some physical exertion such as prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, stretching, and lifting moderately heavy items such as manuals, record boxes, equipment or assisting patients. The work requires above average agility and dexterity. The incumbent may be required to travel between VA and/ or Non-VA clinical care sites and possession of a valid driver's license maybe be required.
- Department:
0640 Health Aid And Technician - Salary Range:
$55,347 to $71,951 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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