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VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM

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This position is in the Radiology Service at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center (RRVAMC). The duties and responsibilities are carried out in the radiology department and other patient care areas involved with radiology service. The incumbent operates independently without direct supervision as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (IR) and will be able to perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The incumbent will be responsible for the performance and coordination of Vascular Interventional (Angiography) exams, procedures. Exams are performed with and without the use of contrast materials. The purpose of these exams is so that proper diagnosis and treatment may be completed. These assignments require specialized training and experience. The incumbent must have knowledge of complex radiology imaging equipment and have very good attention to detail. Technologist performing exams must have a specialized knowledge of IR procedures and a detailed knowledge of anatomic and vascular anatomy.

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists (IR) use specialized equipment to perform diagnostic angiographic procedures and complex vascular and non-vascular interventional and therapeutic procedures. This specialty requires a comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology. The incumbent must be knowledgeable in the specialized equipment employed for digital subtraction systems and interventional procedures. The technologist administers contrast media under the supervision of the staff radiologist and confers with the radiologist to establish requirements with reference to contrast agents, vital signs, medications, and physiologic monitoring to perform procedures. IR technologists must be knowledgeable in CR and PACS. Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing Angio/Interventional examinations requiring injectable contrast and enteric contrast These procedures require the use of needles, syringes, power injectors, ultrasound equipment, catheters, stents, PICC lines, GI tubes, CO2 for some arteriograms, contrast media, wedges, bolus bags, and enema bags. The incumbent must know the effects and adverse reactions of contrast media. The administration of the contrast materials run the risk of patient mortality; therefore, it is essential that technologists have a thorough understanding of the proper usage. Adverse reactions require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient.Assists in maintaining scheduling, coordinating, planning, organizing, and executing the daily work to expedite workflow patterns within the IR Department. If required, schedules patient for exams and maintains daily log of procedures to be incorporated into statistical management workload profiles. Enters appropriate patient notes into the Computerized Patient Record System.Performs Quality Control procedures, which may include (but not exclusively) the following:

• Daily tube warm-up and calibration
• Lead apron & glove radiation attenuation/penetration survey
• Daily computer file maintenance

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Healthcare Engineer: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-General-Engineer-Career-Flyer.pdf

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as program engineer consisting of the planning, development, and oversight of healthcare system maintenance activities.
• Serves as a healthcare engineering advisor, engineer consultant, engineer designer, contract administrator, project manager, maintenance and construction coordinator, and instructor during all phases of maintenance and repair activities.
• Manages healthcare engineering project design and administers construction in accordance with VA policies and procedures, VA Design Guides, VA Design Manuals, VA Master Specifications and related industry codes and standards.
• Performs healthcare engineering maintenance and repair oversight, construction management and, post project activities while ensuring continuity of building and utility services for medical facility operations.
• The position is responsible for performing the duties of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on contracted maintenance and repair projects, training service staff on technical issues, and assisting the service staff on the completion of technical and administrative issues regarding infrastructure related operations of the medical facility.
• Assists in development and implementation of the environment of care program that meets current Joint Commission, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), NFPA, and VA requirements, particularly as it relates to construction safety and infection control.
• Serves as the Integrated Project Team (IPT) Chairperson, comprised of diverse and multi-discipline professional team members, consisting of internal and external stakeholders.
• The position provides engineering support to the assigned healthcare system and is responsible for maintaining capital assets and installed utility systems in accordance with equipment manufacturer specifications and drawings, maintaining technical reference library of codes, standards, and other regulations which are applicable to the engineering industries Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and others.

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Psychologist: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Psychology-Career-Flyer.pdf

This full-time position consists of a psychologist that participates in a full range of psychotherapeutic, diagnostic and training activities in the Mental Health & Behavioral Science Service. The incumbent is responsible for the provision of outpatient general mental health services within the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP).

Major Duties:

• Performs assessments, level of care determinations, evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy as well as collaborative treatment planning and program development.
• Ability to apply, a wide range of professional psychological theories, evidence based therapies and assessment methods to a variety of patient populations.
• Develops and implements clinical procedures that balance clinical demand and therapeutic resources, resulting in successful meeting of performance measures and strives to continually improve clinical systems
• Provides a full range of evidence based therapeutic interventions in group and individual formats.
• Writing psychological reports, chart notes, and treatment summaries.
• Participates in organizational meetings, treatment planning meetings and assigned committees or projects.
• May serve on the Medical Center, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces.

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units. They provide coverage for other ANMs as needed. The ANM has responsibility and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes. The ANM is expected to deliver patient care based on the needs of the unit.

The ANM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. They cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.

The ANM contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission.

The ANM maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: 7:30pm-8:00am; Three 12-hour shifts per week and One 8-hour shift every other week
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Pay Schedule: NS82

This job opportunity announcement (JOA) will be used to fill one (1) full-time and permanent Management Analyst (Medical Administration Process Improvement) vacancy at the Louisville, KY Veteran Affairs Medical Center, with Business Office Service.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

The Management Analyst functions as the Program Specialist (Medical Administration Process Improvement) for the BO, reporting directly to the Chief of the BO.

The Program Specialist (Medical Administration Process Improvement), GS-343-09 target 11 is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Services Network 9 (VISN 9), at the Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Louisville, Kentucky, within the Business Office (BO).

This position is primarily responsible for the implementation of streamlined processes & procedures that will systematically improve processes both within the BO and associated processes throughout the VAMC, including Community Clinics, for which the BO has staff. Process improvement will be accomplished through implementation of a variety of system redesign tools and principles such as process improvement workshops and flow mapping, development and execution of training materials, courses, and standard operating procedures and standardization of workflows. Areas of improvement work will include but not limited to: the use of VistA, the use of VS GUI (formally known as VistA Scheduling Enhancement), appointment scheduling, Return to Clinic orders, VAR, consult management, encounter management reporting, clinic setup procedures, the Electronic Wait List (EWL) or related reports, insurance collection, eligibility and enrollment criteria/procedures, means testing, Ward Administration, Switchboard Operations, Beneficiary Travel, Veterans Transportation management, Decedent Affairs, Release of Information, medical record scanning, as well as new initiatives and pertinent directives and processes.

Major duties will include but are not limited to:

• Develops training programs for delivery through a variety of teaching methods to maximize learning potential with employees.
• Preforms education and training activities, administrative concepts, principles and practices, VA policies, regulations, and directives sufficient to perform independently the administrative and instructional duties and responsibilities.
• Communicates training opportunities to ensure contacts have necessary tools to succeed in their current positions and promote employee development.
• Oversees regular maintenance of training materials so the most current directives and policies are incorporated and taught in training programs.
• Ensures that all training modules comply with National, VISN, and local policies.
• Participates on committees and workgroups.
• Communicates with managerial contacts to relay information associated with monitor and audit completion.
• Maintains open lines of communication with contacts to remain abreast of training needs and solicit participation in training programs.
• Distributes data to supervisors to communicate service's status and assist in achieving training completion compliance.
• Performs work involving the collection, analyzing, tracking of data.
• Plans, reviews, and reports data/statistical results and establishes protocols for incoming data, organizing and retrieving computerized data.
• Identifies trends and problems areas and develops initiates action plans to address deficiencies.
• Performs basic data analysis of the data and generates a variety of reports, to include balanced scorecards and any other regularly reported elements.
• Completes monitors and audits accurately and timely.
• Coordinates data collection, probe scheduling audits and monitor completion to ensure timely submission of final deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Management Analyst/PD40320A and PD40319A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

The Environmental Services Technician Supervisor exercises technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing tasks (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the Environmental Management Service goals and objectives. Major duties and responsibilities will include:

• Assigning staff for duties on a daily and a project-by-project basis;
• Coordinating work with supervisors of other services within the assigned area of jurisdiction so as not to interrupt patient care or other activities;
• Cleaning all patient areas and corridor spaces throughout the medical center, operating rooms, and all other areas as assigned;
• Ensuring the efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments of subordinates within established policies and schedules;
• Planning and scheduling daily and weekly assignments, taking into consideration the availability of personnel and equipment to meet established priorities;
• Training staff to ensure the use of patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients, family members, and personnel;
• Providing on-the job training for subordinates and new employees as individual needs dictate;
• Keeping subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies;

• Controlling the use of supplies and equipment to affect cost control within the unit;
• Conducting in-use testing of equipment and/or supplies, providing feedback in regards to their observations;
• Ensuring all safety regulations and procedures are observed and may on occasion be required to conduct training classes on specific safety issues;
• Supervising the daily distribution of uniforms and textiles to the designated areas and persons and ensures record keeping is timely and accurate;
• Approving leave requests for subordinates, counseling employees, and recommending disciplinary action to a higher-level supervisor whenever non-compliance with policy warrants;
• Making formal appraisals of subordinates works performance and conduct;
• Inspecting 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;
• Performing related duties as required.

Duties includes but are not limited to the following:

• The incumbent has the responsibility for the successful performance of the following functional areas, specifically regarding customer satisfaction, quality of services provided and efficiency of service delivery: - Planning, Acquisition, Activation, Renewal and Termination of VA leased spaces- Coordinating Space Design, Floor Plan Layout and Activation of VA leased spaces- Property Management of VA leased spaces ensuring continuous clinical operations- Data Analysis and Ad Hoc Studies for Business Case Development.
• The incumbent is responsible for supporting RRVAMC mission, goals, and objectives for operations, leasing and property management activities to include planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the full range of work activities related to the lease acquisition process (new, renewal, and termination) with a team of VA employees supporting the designated building group(s).
• The incumbent represents and when necessary, serves as spokesperson for RRVAMC in working with Congressional, VA Central Office, VISN and facility representatives, Department of Defense, non-VA organizations, including affiliated medical schools, national, state, and local planning organization, veteran service organizations and consumer groups to carry out planning activities.
• The incumbent is responsible for landlord tenant relations, construction/building alterations, building maintenance and repair, and sharing agreements. He/she serves as an advocate for investment in assigned leased property/spaces in a way that realizes and optimizes building conditions, systems, equipment, operating efficiency, etc., while accounting for customer and revenue values.
• The incumbent develops policies and procedures to help oversee and coordinate space management within leased spaces and VA facilities.
• The incumbent serves as a Project Management for projects that are measured by their diversity, geographical area, management demands, technical intricacies, and environmental and public issues. Facilitates timely action on the project managed.

Duties includes but are not limited to the following:

• The incumbent has the responsibility for the successful performance of the following functional areas, specifically regarding customer satisfaction, quality of services provided and efficiency of service delivery: - Planning, Acquisition, Activation, Renewal and Termination of VA leased spaces- Coordinating Space Design, Floor Plan Layout and Activation of VA leased spaces- Property Management of VA leased spaces ensuring continuous clinical operations- Data Analysis and Ad Hoc Studies for Business Case Development.
• The incumbent is responsible for supporting RRVAMC mission, goals, and objectives for operations, leasing and property management activities to include planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the full range of work activities related to the lease acquisition process (new, renewal, and termination) with a team of VA employees supporting the designated building group(s).
• The incumbent represents and when necessary, serves as spokesperson for RRVAMC in working with Congressional, VA Central Office, VISN and facility representatives, Department of Defense, non-VA organizations, including affiliated medical schools, national, state, and local planning organization, veteran service organizations and consumer groups to carry out planning activities.
• The incumbent is responsible for landlord tenant relations, construction/building alterations, building maintenance and repair, and sharing agreements. He/she serves as an advocate for investment in assigned leased property/spaces in a way that realizes and optimizes building conditions, systems, equipment, operating efficiency, etc., while accounting for customer and revenue values.
• The incumbent develops policies and procedures to help oversee and coordinate space management within leased spaces and VA facilities.
• The incumbent serves as a Project Management for projects that are measured by their diversity, geographical area, management demands, technical intricacies, and environmental and public issues. Facilitates timely action on the project managed.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery environment (i.e., patient aligned care team, or other specialty care.
• Coordinates with the patient care team to review the clinic utilization by using various reports (e.g., Clinic Utilization Statistical Summary).
• Ensure that the clinic setup is closely monitored to effectively support the needs of the clinic, and make any necessary adjustments.
• Develop/maintain effective and efficient communication with the patient, interdisciplinary team, management team, VA medical centers, and other agencies.
• Collect, scans, and updates health insurance information, promote Veteran registration and utilization of My HealthyVet (MHV).
• Train other MSAs on correct clinic operations and serve as a preceptor to developmental level MSAs.
• Schedule appointments; notifies his/her supervisor when clinic area access is less than desirable or if an individual patient cannot be scheduled within mandated timeframes.
• Daily review of active/pending Consults, Encounters, Electronic Wait List, Recall list and MHV secure messaging communications for accuracy and disposition.
• Report backlogs, difficulties in meeting deadlines, uncooperative physicians, or difficulty in securing information from clinicians or Employee plans
• Organizes work independently and handles scheduling problems and deviations based on personal knowledge of clinic operations and policy, schedules, and provider's preferences.

Major duties and responsibilities include: Aids requiring activities in performing market research, reviewing specifications and statements of work, and approving acquisition milestone plans; Ensures specifications and statements of work are prepared in a manner which adequately describes the Government's requirements without restricting competition; Advises technical personnel as to inadequate, ambiguous or vague specifications to avoid Government liability; Performs a complete review of recommended sole-source requirements and conducts necessary market analyses to test the noncompetitive assumptions of requisition; Selecting the appropriate method of procurement i.e. simplified acquisition procedures, sealed bidding, negotiations; Responsible for advertising all applicable requirements and preparing the solicitation document using agency contract writing systems for issuance, insuring regulatory and legal sufficiency, and promoting maximum competition; Conducts public bid openings, reviews bids and determines responsiveness and responsibility of low bidder in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements when using sealed bidding; Serves as contract administrator on awarded contracts; Conducts post-award conferences with Contractor and Government personnel to provide information and to clarify standard and special contractual provisions of the contract; Negotiates required changes to contract conditions to protect the agency; Resolves problems of delivery, production, quality, differing site conditions, inspection, and other pertinent matters; Performs cost/price analysis on change order proposals and analysis of delivery requirements; Administers payment provisions of the contract for partial payments, progress payments and final payments using the VA Online Certification system; Establishes position of the Government in disputes and issues final decisions of the Contracting Officer; Closes out contract upon completion of the contract, resolution of all conflicts, and final disposition of payment and obtains adequate release of claims documents to protect the agency; Fully utilize contract writing system (i.e., Electronic Contract Management System), contract reporting system (i.e., Federal Procurement Data System), financial management system (i.e., Integrated Funds Distribution, Control Point Activity, Accounting, and Procurement), and prosthetics application suite (i.e., Graphical User Interface), in accordance with Agency policies. Performs other related duties as assigned.



Work Schedule: Tour of Duty is 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Compressed/Flexible Schedules: Available
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Remote: This is a remote position. (Remote refers to work performed on full-time basis anywhere other than a VA facility or using VA-leased space.)
Virtual: This is not virtual position. (Virtual refers to work performed on full-time basis using VA-leased space or at a VA facility other than the facility that hired the employee.)

**For this position, telework (up to 80% per pay period) or remote work (100% off site) may be authorized upon supervisor approval if within the commuting distance of the advertised duty station(s) or within the geographical footprint of the NCO (9).

Position Description/PD#: Contract Specialist/PD11007A
Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary in nature. There are no special physical requirements. The work is performed primarily in office areas or conference rooms and similar environments. However, it may require some traveling and visits to Government and/or contractor's facilities and other contract-related performance sites.

This job opportunity announcement (JOA) will be used to fill ONE (1) full-time and permanent Lead Security Assistant (Dispatcher) vacancy with the Police and Security Service at the Lexington, KY Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC).

Please read this announcement in its entirety before beginning the application process to ensure you submit all the required documents. See Required Document sections in this announcement before applying.

Please read the application questionnaire before applying: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12621403.

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Lead Security Assistant (Dispatcher) Duties are included but not limited to:

• Leader: coaches the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, provides advice on work methods, practices and procedures; assists the team and/or individual members in identifying viable solutions; identifies, distributes, and balances workload and tasks among employees; trains or arranges for the training necessary for accomplishment of individual and team tasks; addresses and remediates simple complaints or escalates them to the supervisor; and makes recommendations in completing personnel actions.
• Physical Security Support: monitors and responds to alarms; traces access patterns, programming, assigns or removes user permissions, and remotely opens and secures doors during routine and emergency operations; determines when to dispatch law enforcement or other personnel to investigate; maintains radio/alarm activity records/logs to include dates, times, and results of communications and activities; prepares completed reports; issues and retrieves government issued keys and/or identification cards; and maintains accountability of Police Officer badges issued and all associated logs.
• Communications: monitors and receives routine and emergency calls from a variety of sources that need police, fire, medical or other emergency services; maintains contact with law enforcement units; monitors and directs responses to security and life safety communications, radio dispatches, telephone calls, and other emergency communication circuits; coordinates with various federal, state and local law enforcement officials for coordination of emergency situations; and operates a variety of communications equipment, telephones and computer systems to support both routine and emergency operations.
• Operations Support: performs system checks on a variety of equipment used in the dispatch center; troubleshoots systems when problems arise and resolves issues whenever possible; conducts equipment inventories and completes records and other logs; enters, updates and retrieves information from a variety of computer systems/databases; uses state and the National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) to access sensitive law enforcement information to support field operations and investigations; enters or updates regional and national records; compiles and prepares reports related to events occurring in the operation of the police control center; completes vehicle registration tasks and issues decals and permits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Nurse II Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with
supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their
designated units. They provide coverage for other ANMs as needed. The ANM has responsibility
and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training,
development of staff, and provides input into the evaluation of individual staff performance.
They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to
the team. They enhance care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary
team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge
programs/processes. The ANM will provide direct patient care as needed based on the needs of
the unit

The ANM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. They
adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal,
organizational, and staff levels. They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and
promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. They cultivate
alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and
emotional intelligence.

The ANM contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design,
ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Ensures
compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with
organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. They
promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and
mission.

The ANM maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation
standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00m - 4:30pm
Telework: Ad Hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Pay Schedule: NS82

Duties include but are not limited too:

• Performs work involving the collection, compilation, and/or tracking of data and statistical information in support of an organization's program operation.
• Performs work related to the acquisition and/or development of program information and resource materials/personnel to support the policy development and/or technical activities of the organization.
• In person or on the telephone, employees maintain a pleasant and helpful attitude when dealing with professional and non-professional staff, co-workers, applicants, supervisors, management, union representatives, government representatives, and the general public.
• Interacts with veterans and other beneficiaries, in person or by telephone. Puts them at ease by listening to their requests, questions, or complaints, appropriately provide answers or information, gives guidance, and initiates action when called for.
• The incumbents assist with information and referrals between professional staff, other hospital services, and the veterans and/or caregivers. In many cases, employees make requests and arrangements for necessary information to be furnished. In order to answer inquiries or release information, it is necessary to be familiar with the provision of the Privacy Act of 1974, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Employees process incoming and outgoing materials such as correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other forms of written communication. Use own initiative, and from knowledge of policies, performs the following: composes non-technical correspondence and edits letters and reports; reviews correspondence for accuracy, completeness, and proper attachments; develops standard or form letters and replies to routine inquiries.
• Design, delegate, and monitor office procedures that support patient care, thus freeing the clinical providers as much as possible to provide direct patient care.
• The incumbent will serve as a primary timekeeper for select sections within the service, which includes (8) separate T/L's.
• Incumbent is responsible for establishing complex tours of duty and core time for physicians. Incumbent conducts new employee service-specific orientation, and briefs service personnel (including physicians) on time, attendance, and leave requirements. Maintains accurate time, attendance, leave, and authorization records of Geriatrics & Extended Care Service employees, fee/contractor, consult and attending physicians, and other staff.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

The individual works for the National Tele-Rheumatology Program and based upon its national oversight, may require the incumbent to work an irregular tour of duty, weekends, depending on the needs of the service and participate in social work coverage to the national program off tour.

The incumbent is responsible for completing the following duties/responsibilities:

• Completes structured diagnostic and clinical assessments for participants. This requires knowledge of medical terminology, diagnostic categories, and chart review.
• Reviews assessments completed by Primary Care Providers, Tele-Rheumatologists and other licensed independent practitioners, and obtains missing information from providers, patients, and medical records.
• The incumbent must have a thorough working knowledge of VISTA/CPRS. Must keep abreast of the various changes made within these programs and is responsible for maintaining the integrity of access to these clinical records.
• Contacts patients through written correspondence, telephone calls, CVT, VVC and other video platforms to interact with patients and their families. This requires substantial communication skills and the ability to remain organized.
• Provides psycho-education and direct advice regarding symptoms tied to Rheumatological disorder/disease. This includes the development of an appropriate treatment plan for patients and the ability to communicate that plan to the patient's
• provider.
• Provides social work consultation to Primary Care providers, other Rheumatology clinicians and team members in the development of individual treatment plans. This includes coordinating treatment and communicating with other services to facilitate continuity of care for Veterans.
• The incumbent communicates evaluations & recommendations to PCP & Telerheumatology team members.
• The incumbent documents in the patient's medical record in accordance with Social Work and medical center policies, and the requirements of The Joint Commission. This may include a Social Work screening and/or development of a biopsychosocial assessment and treatment plan within the time frame required by Social Work service standards. Progress notes are timely and reflect progress toward treatment goals. Outcomes are evaluated and documented. The incumbent will ensure appropriate hand off when transferring of patient care.
• Ability to incorporate complex multiple Rheumatological causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice.
• Independently develop and implement methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the area of Rheumatology, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes.
• The incumbent will participate in on-going research and program evaluations through QUERI.
• Provides direct patient-centered care as delineated within the Scope of Practice.
• Performs biopsychosocial assessments in a timely and professional manner.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the Telehealth team including Telehealth
• Clinical Technician (TCT) and the local Facility Telehealth Coordinator (FTC).
• May require the assistance of a telepresenter or TCT during the patient encounter.
• Engages in Telemedicine or Teleconsultation practices as needed.
• The incumbent will participate in national committee and board assignments, as deemed necessary by NTRP.
• Presents reports to the Medical Director, National Telerheumatology Program, as required.
• Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession, and to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the National Telerheumatology Program and the Veterans it supports.
• Maintains accurate and timely patient medical record entries in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
• Works collaboratively with other specialists and Primary Care PACT teams to ensure patients receive continuous quality care.
• Accepts other assignments as delegated by the Medical Director, Physician Lead, Nurse Lead and Director of Operations of the National Tele-Rheumatology Program.

This job opportunity announcement (JOA) will be used to fill one (1) full-time and permanent GS-0682-9 Dental Hygienist vacancy with the Dental Service at the Lexington, KY Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC).

Please read this announcement in its entirety before beginning the application process to ensure you submit all the required documents. See Required Document sections in this announcement before applying.

Please read the application questionnaire before applying: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12623698.

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The Licensed Dental Hygienist may perform the following duties when assigned or delegated to the dental hygienist by a dentist.

Duties are included but not limited to:

• Dental prophylaxis, Scaling and root planning, Sub-gingival curettage.
• Exposure of radio graphs, including digital, of the mouth, gums, jaws, teeth or any portion thereof for dental diagnosis
• Application of topical fluorides including varnishes
• Provides patient education including demonstration of oral hygiene procedures and oral health care regimens
• Taking and recording of a patient's blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and medical history and charting of oral conditions
• Serving as chairside dental assistant
• Maintenance of instrument and operatory infection control in compliance with Occupational
• Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards for clinical and laboratory dental operations including the testing of water quality
• Preparation of instrument trays Removal of cement from restorations and bands Placement and removal of periodontal dressings
• Taking alginate impressions for any purpose other than permanent restorations
• Prepares, mixes dental materials including impression materials per manufacturer's instructions.
• Holding and removal of impression material after placement in the patient's mouth by the Dentist
• Removal of excess cement from the surfaces of the teeth, Sulcular irrigation with antimicrobial agents if prescribed by the supervising dentist.
• Application of desensitizing agents, Application of topical anesthetic and anti-inflammatory agents, Irrigating extraction site
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment components such as suction traps and water lines.
• Maintains the evacuation system per manufacturer's instructions. Tests unit water quality as scheduled.
• Chart clinical findings and treatment plan in the Dental Record Manager (DRM) component of the computerized patient medical record (CPRS).
• Is in compliance with patient identification, time-out and reusable medical equipment processes.
• Recognizes patient signs of physical distress and monitors the patient's condition during treatment.