Health Technician-Fitter Jobs

Duties

The incumbent is expected to work under the supervision of the Prosthetics & Sensory Aid
Service Chief or VISN 4 Orthotic Prosthetic Service Chief. The service chief sets the overall
goals by defining the objectives, priorities, mission, and deadlines for the service. The
incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of his/her work in orthotic soft good fittings,
documentation and assigned fabrication projects, including workflow and quality,
identification of a problem and reporting to the Supervisor. The incumbent will manage
his/her workspace in the lab and maintain a clean working environment. The incumbent
reports clinically to the Certified Practitioners.
The Health Technician is guided by established procedures and published literature of the
VACO, the Orthotics and Prosthetics profession, and those familiar to Certified Orthotists
and/or Prosthetists, as well as VISN and Medical center standard operating procedure and
policies. The guidelines will include instructions from physicians, nurses, written
documentation in the medical record. Exercises judgement to select, adapt and interpret the
most appropriate guidelines making minor adjustments to adapt the work to individual
patients. The incumbent uses experienced judgement in the application of guidelines and
manufacturers instructions, prescriptions, and other guidance from the Orthotist/Prosthetists
in the construction, adjustment, final shaping, and finishing of fabricated devices to ensure
comfort, proper fit and function for the patient. He/she exercises independent knowledge and
judgement in the selection, fitting, and adjustment of appropriate prefabricated/off-the-shelf
items to ensure comfort, proper fit and function based on information provided by the
provider.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Custom Device Fabrication:

• Applies prefabricated orthopedic devices such as but not limited to, Lumbo-sacral supports, knee braces, knee sleeves, compression hose, ankle supports, trusses, non-custom therapeutic shoes, over-the-counter foot orthotics with limited supervision.
• Fabrication of custom foot orthotics. The incumbent adheres to specifications, conformance to models and tracings provided by the practitioner requesting the service.
• Fits and dispenses non-custom orthotic soft goods. Assists with the repair, fitting and dispensing of orthotic appliances.

• Post stock issues for the items issued to patients and packaging/mailing items to patients' homes.
• Making patient appointments and answering telephone inquiries directed toward the Service and respond appropriately.

• Assist in the managing of orthotic and prosthetic inventory within the department. Ensures inventory locations are kept clean and organized. The incumbent may be required to unpack shipments, check packing slips against orders and contents of the shipment and assemble the necessary documentation for orthotic and prosthetic items needing to be reordered.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• May serve a probationary period
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Resume

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Documents Accepted:
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • Resume
  • Transcript

  
  Documents Required:
  

  • Resume

  
  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
  Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Privacy Act
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Financial suitability
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Selective Service
• Resume
• Social security number request
• New employee probationary period
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Signature and false statements
• BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Cover Letter
• How to Apply All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/25/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11911003. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Agency contact informationAngelique LemerePhone (302) 994-2511 X4926Email [email protected] Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19805 USNext steps After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
• Transcript
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 002) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).