Total 84 Others level Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Camp J T Robinson, Arkansas

• Apply advanced assessment skills to identify difficult patient care problems, formulate complex plans, and continually revise goals and objectives according to changes in patient status.
• Administer oxygen therapy and utilize intensive pulmonary care techniques as needed.
• Respond decisively to life-threatening changes in the patient’s condition and provide appropriate emergency measures.
• Administer a wide variety of rapid-acting, highly potent medications according to unit policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Closely monitor patient response and adjust therapy accordingly.
• Manage ventilators for critically ill patients.

• Independently formulate full treatment plans based on sound evaluation and diagnoses consistent with current and/ or evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
• Coordinate with facility and community resources to provide multi- disciplinary comprehensive care to all patients.
• Perform emergency services or crisis intervention, including life-saving emergency procedures when necessary.
• Serve as member of the professional medical staff and/ or faculty to provide advisory and consultative services on various meetings, committees, conferences, and/ or boards.
• Evaluate the care provided to patients at Military Treatment Facility.
• Advise on difficult or complex cases.
• Serve as a member of the faculty for the Family Medicine Residency Program.

• Prepare and finalize various recurring reports, determining and modifying format, content, and frequency requirements.
• Responsible for extensive, formal internal and external coordination.
• Schedule appointments and meetings without prior approval in accordance with supervisor’s policies and priorities, and coordinates with the supervisor as necessary.
• Develop, establish, and maintains office procedures to ensure effective and efficient operations regarding the administrative, clerical, and procedural work of the unit.
• Review outgoing correspondence prepared by others for procedural and grammatical accuracy, conformance with general policy, and factual correctness.
• Review military personnel evaluations, fitness reports and awards for submission.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to complicated and routine antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and perioperative obstetric patients and their neonates.
• Evaluate complicated and routine obstetric and neonatal patients who require close observation for subtle changes in condition.
• Monitor the status of laboring patients through frequent checks of blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and fetal monitor patterns to report findings to the provider as appropriate.
• Administer medications, including high risk medications, as ordered within the guidelines of nursing practice.
• Assist physicians and nurse midwives in examination and treatment in the delivery room.
• Teach patients and family members about disease processes, normal newborn and postpartum care, pre and post-operative care, pre and post diagnostic procedures, expected and possible adverse reactions to medications, and health promotion.

• Operate vehicles on and off post.
• Operate passenger vans and parking lot shuttles to pick up and transport ambulatory patients, hospital staff and visitors to facilities from various parking lots and op post facilities.
• Pick up and deliver a variety of items such as supplies and equipment items.
• Drive a variety of vehicles assigned to the Directorate of Branch Clinics.
• Operate motor vehicles that include 36 to 45 passenger buses, 5, 8, 12 and 15 passenger vans; pick-up trucks, sedan, stake and platform trucks, 2- and 5-ton trucks with hydraulic lift gates, and special purpose vehicles.
• Move items from storage to truck and from truck to destinations on post.
• May be required to maneuver vehicles over uneven terrain, improved or unimproved roads and through congested areas exercising caution when backing to load or unload at docks, ramps, and similar locations.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series.

• Maintains automated supply data and source materials and lists for use in procurement of supplies and parts.
• Uses knowledge of supply policies and regulations to identify discrepancies in automated systems and databases.
• Serves as technical resource person for employee's working with and handling hazardous materials and Chemical Defense Equipment.
• Performs reviews and screenings for incoming hazardous material receipts to ensure proper handling requirements are met.

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Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) for Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The incumbent will be responsible for promoting a culture of safety and will fully cooperate in efforts to improve patient safety and eradicate potential events including the reporting of events resulting in actual or potential injury to a patient. Incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of the reporting procedures involving safety issues relating to patients.

The primary duties of the Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) may include but are not limited to:

• Providing sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support for the medical center. Including instrumentation (scissors, forceps, retractors, etc.), reusable medical equipment (suction machines infusion pumps, etc.)
• Receiving contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well.
• Disassembling the RME and determining the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents as determined by manufactures instructions.
• Inspecting, preparing, assembling, and determining the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, V-Pro Stand high-level disinfecting reprocessor, may processors.
• Removing soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing, and scrubbing.
• Inspecting packages for indications of proper sterilization, assembles basic sets and trays used throughout the medical center including those used in the operating room.
• Performing segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization, and inspection of reusable medical equipment (RME).
• Completing segments of work pertaining to the assembly of basic sets and trays for use in the medical center.
• Operating equipment involved in sterilization processes.
• Preparing operating room case carts.
• Performing and documenting daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment.

The Housekeeping Aid Supervisor primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing task (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the EMS goals and objectives. The incumbent works with staff consisting of Housekeeping Aid Work Leaders and Housekeeping Aids. Tours of duty may vary depending on the internal department needs with weekdays, weekends, day and evening shift schedules. The applicant must be able to work independently and may act as the Area/General Foreman in their absence.

• Trains staff and ensures that they are using the patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients, patients' family members and personnel.
• Clean all patient areas, corridor spaces throughout Medical Center, Operating Rooms, and all other areas as assigned
• Applies appropriate cleaning solutions to various types of floors (linoleum, wood, or marble), walls, and ceilings to clean and maintain such surfaces
• Plans daily and weekly assignments, scheduling periodic work for areas of responsibility, taking into consideration the availability of personnel and equipment to meet established priorities.
• Keeps subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies; control the use of supplies and equipment to affect cost control within the unit.
• Ensures time and attendance records are accurate and complete prior to submission to timekeeper
• Assuring the efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments of subordinates within established policies and schedules set by higher levels of supervision
• Perform quality inspections of assigned areas, recording discrepancies in cleanliness, needed maintenance repairs, broken or inadequately stored furnishings and equipment
• Approves leave requests for subordinates, counsels' employees, and recommends disciplinary action to a higher-level supervisor whenever non-compliance with policy warrants.
• Keep subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies; control the use of supplies and equipment to affect cost control within the unit
• Give special direction to new employees in order to prepare them for individual assignments, procedures and safety policies
• Schedule regular meetings with staff to make them aware of any new procedures or directives
• Routinely inspects assigned areas to assure the timely accomplishment of employee assignments, sanitation levels are maintained, equipment properly cared for and that associated housekeeping objectives are accomplished in an expedient and timely manner.

1. Planning: Plans use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis. Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, and plans work assignments based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by the supervisor. Coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors. Determines the number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects. Determines skills, materials, and equipment required to do the work. Redirects individual workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work. Informs the supervisor of the need to revise work schedules and re-estimate labor and other resources. Participates in the initial planning of current and future work schedules, staffing needs, estimates, and recommendations as to scheduling projected work. Assists the supervisor with quarterly funding distribution and decisions, based on operational needs for units supported by customer activities. Reviews funding requirements, prioritizes request and allocates funding based on readiness, training, and mobilization requirements. Provides management with workload data, estimates, and recommendations to facilitate more effective management decisions for staffing and funding requirements to support customer units.
2. Work Direction: Assigns tasks to be performed based on readiness and explains work requirements, methods, and procedures. Investigates work related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes. Implements corrective actions within authority to resolve work problems. Recommends solutions to staffing problems, engineering requirements, and work operations directed by other supervisors. Ensures work in progress and completed work meets established standards by implementation of a quality control and assurance program within the organization. Ensures equipment repairs do not exceed maintenance expenditure limits in accordance as established by regulation and or policies. Manages maintenance backlog through coordination with other maintenance activities. Evacuates and accepts equipment, repairs, and services to and from other maintenance facilities. Assures tools, special tools, test measurement and diagnostic equipment, personal protective equipment, repair parts, petroleum, oils and lubricants, and other materiel are available when needed.
3. Administration: Plans and establishes overall leave schedules. Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for accomplishment. Sets performance standards, and makes formal appraisals of subordinate work performance. Initiates recommendations for promotion or reassignment of subordinates. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed with appropriate protective clothing and equipment being utilized.
4. Performs non-supervisory work, such as, transporting equipment, performing maintenance tasks, etc.
5. Develops, publishes, and ensures employee compliance with standing operating procedures for the activity supervised. Implements and complies with agency, state, and federal regulatory Occupational Safety and Health, and environmental requirements. Ensures use of quality conformant products through compliance with established materials shelf life programs. Ensures all aspects of Force Protection to include physical security, facility and vehicle key control, property accountability, access control and employee protection in accordance with established policies and regulations. Implements procedures to account for all real property, installation property, MTO&E (Modified Tables of Organization and Equipment) property, TDA (Tables of Distribution and Allowances) property, and installed equipment located at or assigned to the facility in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies. Ensures subordinates are trained, qualified, and equipped with proper personnel protective equipment, environmental mediation equipment and materials. Ensure the employees wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.
6. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. With the State Construction and Facilities Management Officer, serves as principal advisor to the Adjutant General, Chief of Joint Staff, and the J4 on all aspects of State ARNG construction, facilities management, environmental, and other associated programs. Utilizes knowledge of management and organizational principles and practices in managing/directing program planning, development, administration, coordination, execution, and quality control of the programs, including policy development, project management, total requirements budgeting, contracting, and financial/cost accounting. Appraises the utilization of resources, including manpower and funding, in accomplishing state/installation objectives and goals while complying with applicable laws and regulations. Maintains contacts with other agencies (EPA, OSHA, Army Corps of Engineers, and business entities), with US Senators and their staff, with US Congressional representatives and their staff, with the Governor and their staff, with program officials and corporate officers, as well as all types of personnel with NGB, Department of Army and Department of Defense, including high-ranking officials. These contacts are maintained to influence managers and officials to accept technical facility findings to improve operating aspects and organization.
2. Establishes local program policies/procedures; establishes/monitors internal program controls; and ensures uniform application/compliance with federal, state, and local law, ARNG policies, procedures and guidelines, and professional engineering and construction codes/practices. Guides are often inadequate in dealing with problems, requiring significant interpretation and seasoned judgment in modifying and extending guides, techniques, and precedents; in devising terms and conditions of acquisitions and projects; or balancing the application of the guidelines in relation to program or technical needs, business considerations, and the current economic climate.
3. Develops long and short range plans, including the ARNG facilitiesLong Range 25 year Master Plans and multi-million dollar Long Range Construction Plan (LRCP), considering operational trends, forecasting requirements, and source/proportional allocation of funds, manpower, equipment, and materiel. Facilities managed cost hundreds of millions of dollars to construct. Coordinates plans to ensure the availability of facilities/funds to maintain ARNG readiness/mobility and to meet other required military and civilian user needs.
4. Makes decisions/commitments related to technical, administrative, and program management issues, such as, contracting out or performing work in-house; prioritizing new construction and/or maintenance projects; certifying the technical acceptance of completed work; referring real estate acquisition/disposal proposals or needs; and others related to environmental issues and personnel actions.
5. Develops/maintains effective staff working relationships with other activities, such as USPFO, Logistics, Transportation, Communications, Safety, Training, and Personnel. Provides advice, guidance, and program information to concerned staff and officials from within the NGB, ARNG, and other services; and maintains liaison with the Army Corps of Engineers, OSHA, EPA and other federal and state environmental agencies, and public officials. Works to develop and maintain effective media and community relationships.
6. Directs program/project activities through a subordinate supervisory staff and a work force consisting of federal, state, and other full and part time employees, including a multitude of technical experts such as professional architects, engineers, engineering technicians, environmentalists, skilled craftspeople in highly diversified occupations, and persons in administrative specialties such as budgeting, contracting, data processing, real estate, and personnel. Creditable base level of work directed is GS-11 (25% or more of the non-supervisory work of the units managed is at or above this level and work is managed through subordinate supervisors who each direct a substantial workload at the GS-11 level). Personally, or as recommended, selects, assigns, sets performance standards, approves performance awards, allocation/reallocation of resources to best meet current/projected workload, while also maintaining effective position management. Confers with the appropriate Human Resource Office relative to recruitment of professional staff, disposition of employee grievances/adverse actions, and employee discipline. Actively promotes and supports equal employment opportunity, upward mobility, and other special emphasis programs.

• Serve as a Physician (Pediatrics) in a Medical Treatment Facility (MTF), responsible for direct patient care and education in the field of Pediatric and Newborn Medicine performing duties in the Pediatrics Clinic, Inpatient Ward, and Newborn Nursery.
• Inpatient and outpatient coverage may vary based on patient demands and clinic needs
• Evaluate and treat acute and chronically ill patients, arranging admissions and follow-up care post hospitalization as needed
• Order laboratory tests and x-rays necessary to complete diagnosis, and correlate results obtained with the clinical findings.
• Prescribe and administer treatment, diet, and other corrective action for ambulatory patients.
• Provide inpatient care to include the evaluation and admission of patients from the emergency department, other clinics, and outside facilities to include direct admissions.
• Provide oversight to medical students, interns, and residents and other health care providers as assigned on the inpatient ward and newborn nursery.
• Serve as consultant to nurses on problems related to well childcare and preventive pediatrics.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• The selectee performs a variety of duties within the full spectrum of maintenance activities, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, janitorial, grounds keeping, buildings, roads, trails and fence repair. Performs trail maintenance on walkways and trails (paved and unpaved) and performs construction and repair work on park's boundary fence.
• Performs grounds maintenance duties including mowing, fertilizing, and watering lawns, and trimming trees and hedges. Employee picks up trash, cleans restrooms and public use buildings, and performs other janitorial work as needed.
• Uses common tools to perform a variety of basic repairs and maintenance, plus operates small gas and electric power tools such as disc grinders, sanders, saws, post augers, riding and push-type mowers, weed trimmers, sweepers, vacuums, floor polishers and other janitorial equipment.
• Employee is required to operate motor vehicles and must possess a valid state driver's license. For routine maintenance and repair jobs, the incumbent works independently based on oral or written guidance from the supervisor.
• He/She may also assist higher-graded employees with more complex building maintenance, road repair projects and other special projects. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions.
• Work requires lifting and moving heavy items, frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, working in cramped positions and may involve some climbing. Employee also completes daily work reports.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Pulls stock inventory and material for delivery; replenishes stock inventory; interacts with clinical and administrative customers and maintains records on stock levels;
• Communicates to the Lead or Supervisor any concerns related to supplies, equipment and procedures.
• Provides information to customers regarding medical supplies;
• Monitors expiration dates, rotates stock to limit outdates and removes items from use as required by outdates;
• Monitors and controls critical supplies;
• Performs daily inventory using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule that will allow for timely replenishment;
• Resolves differences between records and physical count of stock;
• Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in computerized inventory management systems;
• Delivers supplies in a timely manner and ensures supplies and material delivered are in sterile and operational condition;
• Completes specialty cart preparation;
• Cleans assigned secondary areas in accordance with aseptic principles; and
• Receives supplies and material into the medical center's catchment area.

• Performs simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment, and related utilities.
• Assists higher graded maintenance workers or tradesmen in the performance of their work.
• Performs minor carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools on such tasks as replacing broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches, and catches.
• Performs minor painting using brush and roller according to specific instructions on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures which do not require custom fitting or solder joints; replaces faucet washers; unplugs drains using a plunger; replaces liquid petroleum gas bottles.
• Receives, unloads and processes incoming shipments according to established procedures. Reports discrepancies and damage to others responsible for such items.
• Performs routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. Collects trash.
• Operates a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites while assisting on project work.
• Cleans and services chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Makes minor repairs as needed and refers problems to higher graded workers.
• Operates a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging.

• Prepare patients for pre-op and diagnostic procedures using effective therapeutic communication.
• Perform set up of room for post-op patients and anticipate immediate needs.
• Administer medications and observe patient progress.
• Provide care to neonates and pediatric patients.
• Provide training to staff on simple and complex procedures.