Total 169 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Tinker AFB, Oklahoma

Entry-Level Dental Hygienists, GS-5, provide direct patient care under the supervision of the dentist and receives daily and direct guidance at the site of work from higher-level or supervisory staff members. It is expected that they receive guidance from more experienced staff members for patient issues and require daily supervision at the site of work.

Developmental dental hygienists, GS-6, receive guidance from more experienced staff members for complex patient issues, and require daily and direct contact at the site of work from the assigned supervisor. The Dental Hygienist provides direct patient care under the direct supervision of the dentist and/or a senior dental hygienist. Other clinical and clerical functions are performed under general supervision.

Staff dental hygienists, GS-7, perform more complex work while receiving less frequent supervision than at the GS-6 level.The Dental Hygienist provides direct patient care under the supervision of the dentist and performs other clinical and clerical functions under general supervision.

Staff dental hygienists, GS-8, perform direct patient care under the general supervision of the dentist, and receive guidance from higher-level or supervisory staff members only for the most complex patients.

Staff dental hygienists, GS-9, perform advanced clinical techniques, under general supervision of the dentist. In addition to providing general duties of a hygienist, the employee would be supervising dental hygiene students during their rotation through VA Dental Clinic. The employee would be responsible for providing dental hygiene education for both inpatient and outpatient areas.

The major duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

Customer Service

• Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers, management, and the public
• Assists customers with questions, or concerns, provided service recovery

• Sets up operatory for a planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover;
• Handles instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently;
• Provides routine oral prophylactic care to include the application of fluoride solutions;
• Provides gross debridement, scaling, and root planning procedures;
• Cleans dental prostheses, fixed and removable;
• Manages dental recall system, consulting with the doctor for additional care;
• Administers topical anesthetic agents;
• Accomplishes all procedures within standard infection-control protocols.

• Provides patient education appropriate to the Veteran's needs and oral condition;
• Provides individual and group oral health care instruction to patients and caregivers.

• Takes radiographic images characterized by diagnostic quality, accurate orientation, and proper exposure;
• Retakes are minimal and at the direction of the dentist;
• Utilizes dental-imaging safety techniques.

• Demonstrates proper infection-control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatory;
• Properly prepares instruments for sterilization by SPS standards;
• Prepares instruments efficiently in a manner that does not delay clinical care;
• Demonstrates proper infection-control procedures in exposing images.

• Assists patients in scheduling appointments;
• Assists in filling gaps in the schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments;
• Charts findings and treatment provided in patient records.
• Information Management
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information;
• Follows computer security regulations.

• Modifies care as appropriate for patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position);
• Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients;
• Participates in patient identification and time out per TJC requirements;
• Monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress.

Entry-Level Dental Hygienists, GS-5, provide direct patient care under the supervision of the dentist and receives daily and direct guidance at the site of work from higher-level or supervisory staff members. It is expected that they receive guidance from more experienced staff members for patient issues and require daily supervision at the site of work.

Developmental dental hygienists, GS-6, receive guidance from more experienced staff members for complex patient issues, and require daily and direct contact at the site of work from the assigned supervisor. The Dental Hygienist provides direct patient care under the direct supervision of the dentist and/or a senior dental hygienist. Other clinical and clerical functions are performed under general supervision.

Staff dental hygienists, GS-7, perform more complex work while receiving less frequent supervision than at the GS-6 level.The Dental Hygienist provides direct patient care under the supervision of the dentist and performs other clinical and clerical functions under general supervision.

Staff dental hygienists, GS-8, perform direct patient care under the general supervision of the dentist, and receive guidance from higher-level or supervisory staff members only for the most complex patients.

Staff dental hygienists, GS-9, perform advanced clinical techniques, under general supervision of the dentist. In addition to providing general duties of a hygienist, the employee would be supervising dental hygiene students during their rotation through VA Dental Clinic. The employee would be responsible for providing dental hygiene education for both inpatient and outpatient areas.

The major duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

Customer Service

• Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers, management, and the public
• Assists customers with questions, or concerns, provided service recovery

• Sets up operatory for a planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover;
• Handles instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently;
• Provides routine oral prophylactic care to include the application of fluoride solutions;
• Provides gross debridement, scaling, and root planning procedures;
• Cleans dental prostheses, fixed and removable;
• Manages dental recall system, consulting with the doctor for additional care;
• Administers topical anesthetic agents;
• Accomplishes all procedures within standard infection-control protocols.

• Provides patient education appropriate to the Veteran's needs and oral condition;
• Provides individual and group oral health care instruction to patients and caregivers.

• Takes radiographic images characterized by diagnostic quality, accurate orientation, and proper exposure;
• Retakes are minimal and at the direction of the dentist;
• Utilizes dental-imaging safety techniques.

• Demonstrates proper infection-control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatory;
• Properly prepares instruments for sterilization by SPS standards;
• Prepares instruments efficiently in a manner that does not delay clinical care;
• Demonstrates proper infection-control procedures in exposing images.

• Assists patients in scheduling appointments;
• Assists in filling gaps in the schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments;
• Charts findings and treatment provided in patient records.
• Information Management
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information;
• Follows computer security regulations.

• Modifies care as appropriate for patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position);
• Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients;
• Participates in patient identification and time out per TJC requirements;
• Monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress.

The primary purpose of this position is: As an Air Reserve Technician (ART) accomplishes a variety of work which determines the unit's readiness and capability to meet its wartime mission and provide training to assigned unit personnel in the accomplishment of contingency and humanitarian missions and worldwide deployment activities.Duties:

1. Unit resource advisor (RA) and member of the Financial Working Group (FWGJ for budget formulation.
2. Oversees monthly preparation of Status of Resource and Training Systems (SORTS) report.
3. Evaluates and oversees the wartime AFSC enlisted specialty training requirements for assigned personnel.
4. Manages the squadrons Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) resource.
5. Manages the squadron's personnel and information security programs/Restricted Area Badge (RAB) Program.
6. Works closely with the recruiters to fill projected vacancies with qualified personnel. Functions as the subject matter specialist for stage management, crew management and Aeromedical Evacuation Operations Team (AEOT).

The following duties include, but are not limited to:

Administrative Management

• The Supervisory Therapist of PM&R Service operationalizes the mission, vision, and values of the Rehabilitation Services in accordance with VHA and Medical Center priorities through applied leadership skills, professional experience, and fundamental knowledge, both at a local level and with the National PM&R office.
• Ensures compliance with applicable policies and VHA Directives.
• Establishes and implements Therapy section and service policies and procedures, roles, responsibilities, program development and improvement monitoring for the clinical services, giving special consideration to the integration of internal & external administrative and clinical policies, to the standards and requirements of various regulatory and accrediting bodies (JC and CARF), and to the impact of internal policies on outside entities. basic mission(s) of the clinical services.
• Gathers information and completes assigned reports and projects in requested format and time frame based on accountable data including performance indicators, outcome measures and community standards.

• Incumbent works with the Administrative Officer in preparing formal budget and fiscal management requests (i.e., equipment needs, supplies, etc.) which support providing the best possible patient care. This involves close coordination with the supervisory program managers of the clinical areas to (1) prepare budget proposals which reflect past expenditures and changing program priorities, (2) advise program managers of fund shortages and of program adjustments which should be made to ease the shortage, and (3) promote "cost-consciousness".
• Tracks, ensures accuracy, and summarizes productivity and resource utilization data, including information regarding space, FTEE, budget and equipment, and appraises Service Line Director and Administrative Officer of significant trends to support and reflect staffing and budget issues.
• Establishes priorities for needed personnel, services, supplies, and equipment, and allocating available resources accordingly for all clinical services.

• Incumbent recruits, mentors, selects and coordinates the orientation and training of new clinical therapy staff. Understands personnel management practices and principles by having (1) a working knowledge of government- wide and agency personnel management requirements as they relate to various employee groups (e.g., General Schedule Title 5 and Hybrid Title 38 Employees, etc.) and (2) recognition of the unique contributions and needs of different individuals and groups.
• Develops internal policies and programs concerning such matters as equal employment opportunity, merit promotion, labor management relations, and position management; and in fostering a commitment to these programs from program managers in the clinical areas served.
• Enhances teamwork through positive efforts to gain a commitment from all employees to the mission of the health care delivery system and to foster appreciation for the mutual interdependence of all employees in achieving this goal.

• The incumbent supplies support and assistance in the areas of management and professional responsibilities to the Chief, PMRS by providing broad rehabilitation knowledge and a comprehensive range of administrative functions such as:
• Directly supervise and provide leadership to therapists of various disciplines to include Outpatient ST/TR/PT/OT (including all PT and OT clinical positions to include PT, PTA, OT, and COTAs), Inpatient ST/TR/PT/OT (including all PT and OT clinical positions to include PT, PTA, OT, and COTAs).
• Promotes and provides clinical services that ensure health care value based on patient-centered outcomes.
• Establishes guidelines, implements processes, and monitors appropriate medical record documentation including consultation processing, screening, assessment, treatment, and discharge notes.

• Establishes and maintains good relations with various groups and organizations both internally and externally such as other hospitals, colleges and universities, accrediting agencies (CARF, JC), public health officials and organizations, volunteer worker groups, news media, and the community at large.
• Enhances teamwork and effective problem solving within the service and across organizational lines, communicates effectively within PMRS and across organizational lines.

The following duties include, but are not limited to:

Administrative Management

• The Supervisory Therapist of PM&R Service operationalizes the mission, vision, and values of the Rehabilitation Services in accordance with VHA and Medical Center priorities through applied leadership skills, professional experience, and fundamental knowledge, both at a local level and with the National PM&R office.
• Ensures compliance with applicable policies and VHA Directives.
• Establishes and implements Therapy section and service policies and procedures, roles, responsibilities, program development and improvement monitoring for the clinical services, giving special consideration to the integration of internal & external administrative and clinical policies, to the standards and requirements of various regulatory and accrediting bodies (JC and CARF), and to the impact of internal policies on outside entities. basic mission(s) of the clinical services.
• Gathers information and completes assigned reports and projects in requested format and time frame based on accountable data including performance indicators, outcome measures and community standards.

• Incumbent works with the Administrative Officer in preparing formal budget and fiscal management requests (i.e., equipment needs, supplies, etc.) which support providing the best possible patient care. This involves close coordination with the supervisory program managers of the clinical areas to (1) prepare budget proposals which reflect past expenditures and changing program priorities, (2) advise program managers of fund shortages and of program adjustments which should be made to ease the shortage, and (3) promote "cost-consciousness".
• Tracks, ensures accuracy, and summarizes productivity and resource utilization data, including information regarding space, FTEE, budget and equipment, and appraises Service Line Director and Administrative Officer of significant trends to support and reflect staffing and budget issues.
• Establishes priorities for needed personnel, services, supplies, and equipment, and allocating available resources accordingly for all clinical services.

• Incumbent recruits, mentors, selects and coordinates the orientation and training of new clinical therapy staff. Understands personnel management practices and principles by having (1) a working knowledge of government- wide and agency personnel management requirements as they relate to various employee groups (e.g., General Schedule Title 5 and Hybrid Title 38 Employees, etc.) and (2) recognition of the unique contributions and needs of different individuals and groups.
• Develops internal policies and programs concerning such matters as equal employment opportunity, merit promotion, labor management relations, and position management; and in fostering a commitment to these programs from program managers in the clinical areas served.
• Enhances teamwork through positive efforts to gain a commitment from all employees to the mission of the health care delivery system and to foster appreciation for the mutual interdependence of all employees in achieving this goal.

• The incumbent supplies support and assistance in the areas of management and professional responsibilities to the Chief, PMRS by providing broad rehabilitation knowledge and a comprehensive range of administrative functions such as:
• Directly supervise and provide leadership to therapists of various disciplines to include Outpatient ST/TR/PT/OT (including all PT and OT clinical positions to include PT, PTA, OT, and COTAs), Inpatient ST/TR/PT/OT (including all PT and OT clinical positions to include PT, PTA, OT, and COTAs).
• Promotes and provides clinical services that ensure health care value based on patient-centered outcomes.
• Establishes guidelines, implements processes, and monitors appropriate medical record documentation including consultation processing, screening, assessment, treatment, and discharge notes.

• Establishes and maintains good relations with various groups and organizations both internally and externally such as other hospitals, colleges and universities, accrediting agencies (CARF, JC), public health officials and organizations, volunteer worker groups, news media, and the community at large.
• Enhances teamwork and effective problem solving within the service and across organizational lines, communicates effectively within PMRS and across organizational lines.

The following duties include, but are not limited to:

Administrative Management

• The Supervisory Therapist of PM&R Service operationalizes the mission, vision, and values of the Rehabilitation Services in accordance with VHA and Medical Center priorities through applied leadership skills, professional experience, and fundamental knowledge, both at a local level and with the National PM&R office.
• Ensures compliance with applicable policies and VHA Directives.
• Establishes and implements Therapy section and service policies and procedures, roles, responsibilities, program development and improvement monitoring for the clinical services, giving special consideration to the integration of internal & external administrative and clinical policies, to the standards and requirements of various regulatory and accrediting bodies (JC and CARF), and to the impact of internal policies on outside entities. basic mission(s) of the clinical services.
• Gathers information and completes assigned reports and projects in requested format and time frame based on accountable data including performance indicators, outcome measures and community standards.

• Incumbent works with the Administrative Officer in preparing formal budget and fiscal management requests (i.e., equipment needs, supplies, etc.) which support providing the best possible patient care. This involves close coordination with the supervisory program managers of the clinical areas to (1) prepare budget proposals which reflect past expenditures and changing program priorities, (2) advise program managers of fund shortages and of program adjustments which should be made to ease the shortage, and (3) promote "cost-consciousness".
• Tracks, ensures accuracy, and summarizes productivity and resource utilization data, including information regarding space, FTEE, budget and equipment, and appraises Service Line Director and Administrative Officer of significant trends to support and reflect staffing and budget issues.
• Establishes priorities for needed personnel, services, supplies, and equipment, and allocating available resources accordingly for all clinical services.

• Incumbent recruits, mentors, selects and coordinates the orientation and training of new clinical therapy staff. Understands personnel management practices and principles by having (1) a working knowledge of government- wide and agency personnel management requirements as they relate to various employee groups (e.g., General Schedule Title 5 and Hybrid Title 38 Employees, etc.) and (2) recognition of the unique contributions and needs of different individuals and groups.
• Develops internal policies and programs concerning such matters as equal employment opportunity, merit promotion, labor management relations, and position management; and in fostering a commitment to these programs from program managers in the clinical areas served.
• Enhances teamwork through positive efforts to gain a commitment from all employees to the mission of the health care delivery system and to foster appreciation for the mutual interdependence of all employees in achieving this goal.

• The incumbent supplies support and assistance in the areas of management and professional responsibilities to the Chief, PMRS by providing broad rehabilitation knowledge and a comprehensive range of administrative functions such as:
• Directly supervise and provide leadership to therapists of various disciplines to include Outpatient ST/TR/PT/OT (including all PT and OT clinical positions to include PT, PTA, OT, and COTAs), Inpatient ST/TR/PT/OT (including all PT and OT clinical positions to include PT, PTA, OT, and COTAs).
• Promotes and provides clinical services that ensure health care value based on patient-centered outcomes.
• Establishes guidelines, implements processes, and monitors appropriate medical record documentation including consultation processing, screening, assessment, treatment, and discharge notes.

• Establishes and maintains good relations with various groups and organizations both internally and externally such as other hospitals, colleges and universities, accrediting agencies (CARF, JC), public health officials and organizations, volunteer worker groups, news media, and the community at large.
• Enhances teamwork and effective problem solving within the service and across organizational lines, communicates effectively within PMRS and across organizational lines.

The following duties include, but are not limited to:

Administrative Management

• The Supervisory Therapist of PM&R Service operationalizes the mission, vision, and values of the Rehabilitation Services in accordance with VHA and Medical Center priorities through applied leadership skills, professional experience, and fundamental knowledge, both at a local level and with the National PM&R office.
• Ensures compliance with applicable policies and VHA Directives.
• Establishes and implements Therapy section and service policies and procedures, roles, responsibilities, program development and improvement monitoring for the clinical services, giving special consideration to the integration of internal & external administrative and clinical policies, to the standards and requirements of various regulatory and accrediting bodies (JC and CARF), and to the impact of internal policies on outside entities. basic mission(s) of the clinical services.
• Gathers information and completes assigned reports and projects in requested format and time frame based on accountable data including performance indicators, outcome measures and community standards.

• Incumbent works with the Administrative Officer in preparing formal budget and fiscal management requests (i.e., equipment needs, supplies, etc.) which support providing the best possible patient care. This involves close coordination with the supervisory program managers of the clinical areas to (1) prepare budget proposals which reflect past expenditures and changing program priorities, (2) advise program managers of fund shortages and of program adjustments which should be made to ease the shortage, and (3) promote "cost-consciousness".
• Tracks, ensures accuracy, and summarizes productivity and resource utilization data, including information regarding space, FTEE, budget and equipment, and appraises Service Line Director and Administrative Officer of significant trends to support and reflect staffing and budget issues.
• Establishes priorities for needed personnel, services, supplies, and equipment, and allocating available resources accordingly for all clinical services.

• Incumbent recruits, mentors, selects and coordinates the orientation and training of new clinical therapy staff. Understands personnel management practices and principles by having (1) a working knowledge of government- wide and agency personnel management requirements as they relate to various employee groups (e.g., General Schedule Title 5 and Hybrid Title 38 Employees, etc.) and (2) recognition of the unique contributions and needs of different individuals and groups.
• Develops internal policies and programs concerning such matters as equal employment opportunity, merit promotion, labor management relations, and position management; and in fostering a commitment to these programs from program managers in the clinical areas served.
• Enhances teamwork through positive efforts to gain a commitment from all employees to the mission of the health care delivery system and to foster appreciation for the mutual interdependence of all employees in achieving this goal.

• The incumbent supplies support and assistance in the areas of management and professional responsibilities to the Chief, PMRS by providing broad rehabilitation knowledge and a comprehensive range of administrative functions such as:
• Directly supervise and provide leadership to therapists of various disciplines to include Outpatient ST/TR/PT/OT (including all PT and OT clinical positions to include PT, PTA, OT, and COTAs), Inpatient ST/TR/PT/OT (including all PT and OT clinical positions to include PT, PTA, OT, and COTAs).
• Promotes and provides clinical services that ensure health care value based on patient-centered outcomes.
• Establishes guidelines, implements processes, and monitors appropriate medical record documentation including consultation processing, screening, assessment, treatment, and discharge notes.

• Establishes and maintains good relations with various groups and organizations both internally and externally such as other hospitals, colleges and universities, accrediting agencies (CARF, JC), public health officials and organizations, volunteer worker groups, news media, and the community at large.
• Enhances teamwork and effective problem solving within the service and across organizational lines, communicates effectively within PMRS and across organizational lines.

• Plan and coordinate medical emergency management exercise programs for the medical group with other entities.
• Execute emergency management exercises to practice and improve emergency response plans and capabilities to include drills, tabletop, full-scale or functional exercises and workshops.
• Develop and maintain relations with tenant unit commanders and officials from federal, state and local emergency response organizations to gain their support and participation in installation exercises.
• Establish and provide emergency exercise directives and/or training to installation and external personnel on all-hazard scenarios or national emergency exercises.
• Evaluate exercises to identify points of conflict and develop workable solutions for improvement.
• Write and maintain the Medical Contingency Response Plan to post information on processes or procedures for handling actual or hypothetical (for exercises) natural or manmade disasters.
• Act as Medical Readiness Action Officer during emergencies and large special events maintaining communications and assisting with development of recommended response actions.

• Receives telephone calls and visitors to the clinic, determines the nature of call or visit, obtains identifying information, and verifies the patient's eligibility for treatment. and updates the existing medical record or prepare new record.
• Schedules appointments, completes the client admission forms. Screens/Updates the existing medical record or collects sufficient information to prepare new record. Reviews discharge information or handouts with client.
• Maintains clinic exterior, reception area and exam rooms to ensure general cleanliness (to include cleaning urine, feces and blood). Dispenses medications, annotates prescriptions and refills prescriptions accordance with polices and procedures
• Completes bi-weekly payroll reports. Prepares and submits required end of month reports. Assists with preparation of the yearly clinical budget. Initiates personnel actions at the direction of management. Monitors and replenishes inventory.
• Receives payments for services rendered. Balances cash and checks daily; makes daily bank deposit. Monitors and replenishes inventory. Serves as clinic ordering official and Government Purchase Cardholder. Processes purchasing documents.

As a Health Technician (Title 32) (Indefinite), GS-0640-08, you will perform the following duties:

1. Develops plans, procedures, goals and objectives in support of the Aerospace Medicine and Force Health Management Programs using an extensive knowledge of Department of Defense (DOD), Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA), United States Air Force (USAF) and Air National Guard (ANG) directives, policies and standards. Programs include physical examinations and standards, flight medicine and related aero medical and force health management concerns. Interprets directives and applies standards to determine worldwide deployability of personnel. Advises and makes recommendations to senior officials on force health issues related to physical exams, standards and flight medicine activities to ensure compliance. Determines requirements, requests funding and administers accounts for procurement of supplies, equipment, and medical assessment in support of the physical exam process, flight medicine activities and related programs.
2. Implements and maintains the information management systems utilized for aerospace medicine and force health protection programs. Systems include preventive health assessment (PHA) and individual medical readiness (PIMR), Aero medical Information Management Waiver Tracking System (AIMWTS), Physical Exam Processing Program (PEPP), Grounding Management Information System (GMIS) and other related programs. Compiles and completes various special and recurring reports utilizing these systems. Functions as the health systems program administrator. Identifies, develops and implements training programs which support mission essential aerospace medicine and force health management requirements.
3. Administers the Physical Examinations and Standards (PES) program and serves as a medical expert on related issues. Develops procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of the PES program and implements processes to ensure individual medical readiness and deployability. Reviews and resolves concerns or conflicts made by the member, supervisor, and/or commander. Identifies reports, formulates and recommends solutions to command personnel for resolution of compliance and delinquency trends and patterns which could negatively impact medical readiness. Addresses complex medical issues with members, supervisors, commanders, state staff, and higher headquarters. Identifies and analyzes abnormal findings through research using medical references and professional consultations. Using established guidelines, advises member of findings, determines additional requirements and refers to medical professionals as needed. Edits, reviews and validates physical examinations to determine qualifications for initial or continued military service. Conducts paraprofessional evaluations (an in-depth screening or interview for the purpose of gathering data for the healthcare provider) and interprets results.
4. Manages the Reserve Component Periodic Health Assessment (RCPHA) program. Reviews military unique individual readiness requirements. Identifies documents and ensures member is notified of abnormal laboratory or diagnostic results. Tracks PIMR and reports noncompliance information to leadership. Provides training for unit RCPHA monitors.
5. Acts as the Medical Group customer service expert. Addresses complex issues using independent judgment. Provides technical medical assistance to medical inquiries and responds to inquiry by researching, compiling information, generating response and providing information through written correspondence, telephone, electronic or in-person response.
6. Monitors the medical status of military personnel. Identifies and profiles personnel with medical conditions impacting duty performance or assignment restriction. Reviews and validates profiles disqualified for worldwide duty. Notifies and advises commanders, supervisors and unit deployment managers when a member's medical/dental condition or duty restriction affects deployable status.
7. Determines the need for and initiates Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) actions for duty related medical conditions. Coordinates, prepares and/or processes MEB with active duty facility. Serves as the primary local interface with the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) for MEB/Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) process, issues, and concerns. Advises individuals and commanders on appropriate procedures and responsibilities. Coordinates with military and civilian providers for required medical tests, studies and medical evaluation board proceedings. Uses applicable medical references to code medical conditions and treatments; consolidates medical information and forwards to higher headquarters as required.
8. Other duties as assigned.

The Duties of the Medical Technologist (MT) include the following, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for day-to-day operation and basic organization of the work area which includes: initiation and/or completion of testing, reporting, maintenance of testing records, performance of quality control (QC) and maintenance of QC records.
• Supply inventory and system of storage; notifies supervisor of inventory issues.
• Basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and timely reporting of problems and irregularities.
• Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technologist occupation.
• Performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results and analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
• Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis.
• Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment; uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, performs limited minor repairs and perform preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction
• Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis; prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring the specimen is usable.
• Prepares reagents and primary reference materials, assembles equipment, verifies correct instrument operation; standardizes, performs, and calculates results of a variety of complex tests.
• Selects, performs, evaluates and monitors the performance of routine, non-routine and specialized test procedures using manual techniques and/or instruments in accordance with established protocol.
• Calibrates, standardizes, adjusts and maintain instruments by examining the function, rechecking conditions of test performance and evaluating reaction systems and/or procedural techniques.
• Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures; correlates quantitative data with patient to verify results.
• Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system and for editing and verifying results recorded into the computer system.
• Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and reagents for the efficient operation of the clinical laboratory.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of the laboratory; follows all appropriate OSHA and HIPPA guidelines
• Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace.

The Duties of the Medical Technologist (MT) include the following, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for day-to-day operation and basic organization of the work area which includes: initiation and/or completion of testing, reporting, maintenance of testing records, performance of quality control (QC) and maintenance of QC records.
• Supply inventory and system of storage; notifies supervisor of inventory issues.
• Basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and timely reporting of problems and irregularities.
• Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technologist occupation.
• Performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results and analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
• Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis.
• Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment; uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, performs limited minor repairs and perform preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction
• Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis; prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring the specimen is usable.
• Prepares reagents and primary reference materials, assembles equipment, verifies correct instrument operation; standardizes, performs, and calculates results of a variety of complex tests.
• Selects, performs, evaluates and monitors the performance of routine, non-routine and specialized test procedures using manual techniques and/or instruments in accordance with established protocol.
• Calibrates, standardizes, adjusts and maintain instruments by examining the function, rechecking conditions of test performance and evaluating reaction systems and/or procedural techniques.
• Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures; correlates quantitative data with patient to verify results.
• Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system and for editing and verifying results recorded into the computer system.
• Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and reagents for the efficient operation of the clinical laboratory.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of the laboratory; follows all appropriate OSHA and HIPPA guidelines
• Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace.

• Provide direction and assistance to clinic staff regarding administration and business operations.
• Function as a liaison between the clinic and the department administrative officer for coordination of clinical administrative actions.
• Perform internal administrative responsibilities related to the efficient operation of the clinic, such as in/out processing, tracking training compliance, initiating personnel actions, and managing and reporting time and attendance data.
• Utilize the hospital information data systems to enter and retrieve data; to create and edit profiles, templates, and schedules; to freeze and unfreeze templates; or to cancel and/or reschedule based upon unforeseen circumstances.
• Act on behalf of the supported clinic chief for all matters related to clinical practice management and business operations.

• Perform comprehensive visual and ocular examination of all types of patients.
• Treats a full range of visual problems and ocular diseases.
• Provide consultative services to the medical staff and others as needed.
• Diagnose any visual anomaly and specified pathologic conditions of the ocular adnexa and the eye.
• Assist in medical profiling of basic trainees and other service members.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Leads a unit or team of employees and distributes/balances workload in accordance with established workflow or job specialization;
• Empathizes, engages, and communicates with all individuals encountered to ensure a positive and safe environment;
• Instructs/trains employees in specific tasks and job techniques;
• Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and refers others to supervisor;
• Assures compliance with federal, state, county and municipal laws and ordinances as they pertain to VA property and agency rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement work;
• Writes uniform offense reports covering incidents that contain pertinent information, which is factual, classified properly, and submits reports timely;
• Questions victims and witnesses at the scene of an incident;
• Issues citations for personally observed violations of the law, rules, or regulations;
• Assists victims of accidents or assaults by providing first aid, etc.;
• Obtains statements from persons involved in or who has witnessed an accident;
• Pursues and apprehends person fleeing a crime scene or attempting to resist arrest while on VA property;
• Identifies and reacts to overcome life threatening situations such as natural or manmade disasters, hostage, barrier, terrorist attack, kidnap, or felony assault;
• Conducts long and short-term investigations;
• Performs all other duties as assigned.