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Vaccinations- COVID-19 fully vaccinated, NO EXEMPTIONS. Flu vaccination, preferred
This position is located in the Directorate for Fleet Medicine, Immunization Clinic Department of the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC), in North Chicago, IL. This position is to provide supportive and direct clinic care in support of patient activities. The incumbent is required to work safely and with competence in providing immunizations, allergy medicines, and TB skin tests.
01/25/2024 to 05/23/2024
$44,180 - $57,431 per year
GS 5
2 vacancies in the following location:
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Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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CAZP-12288009-24-FSW
772567700
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this agency.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Applications will be accepted from the following areas of consideration: 1. Current permanent employees of the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center and its outreach facilities including CBOC and VCS employees. 2. Current permanent employees of the VA Nationwide. 3. All other candidates.
Major Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Immunization and Allergy Medications/TB Skin Test (70%}
After confirming patient Identity and screening for contraindications, the health technician will provide tuberculin .skin tests {TST} and prescribed vaccines to eligible patients. Incumbent provides allergy serum to patients requiring immunotherapy as prescribed by the medical provider. All vaccines, TSTs and allergy sera are given under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Allergy sera are given only on days when the ENT/Allergist ls available for emergency care
Administers oral, intradermal, intranasal, subcutaneous and Intramuscular medication; with proper dosage drawn up as ordered by provider or specification In the standing orders; Interprets TST reaction after 48 to 72 hours and records administered TSTs Into the electronic and hard copy medical record. Interviews patient and Identifies risk factors for tuberculosis exposure. Refers patients with positive TST to the Preventive Medicine Division. Records immunizations and allergy serum administration into the electronic medical record (AHLTA), and hard copy medical record. Records Immunizations and TST for active duty members In the Medical Readiness Reporting System {MRRS), Reports and records vaccines and/or allergy sera administered on forms presented by patient or sponsor, e.g., Immunizations records for schools.
Educates patient regarding each vaccine prior to administration In accordance with the vaccination Information statements (VIS), Due to potential for allergy and other adverse reactions from vaccination, Incumbent screens patients for contraindications before every vaccination,
Patients that have received vaccines are observed for a minimum of 15 minutes post-vaccination and 20 minutes post-allergy Injection,
Recognizes vaccination or Injection-related adverse health effects ranging from vaso-vagal response to anaphylaxis. Responds calmly and appropriately In emergency situations.
Promotes and assists in the dissemination of information to patients or parents of patients regarding vaccine Information, Instructions on what to do if reactions occur post-vaccination. Disseminates Information regarding disease prevention through proper vaccination.
Administrative Duties {30%)
Performs and documents calibration of test equipment as applicable. Responsible for the safe and effective operation of assigned-medical equipment, and remains cognizant and compliant with all equipment preventive maintenance cycles.
Establishes and maintains stock levels of all equipment, forms and consumable supplies necessary to fulfill the purpose of the Immunization Section.
Maintains all equipment, Identifies malfunctions and Initiates corrections, Ensures supplies on hand do not exceed expiration dates, and replenishes those that are outdated, Ensures seamless. supply of vaccines and medications are available at all times, Ensures documented proof of vaccine cold chain whenever vaccines are moved or transported. Monitors vaccine refrigerator and freezer temperatures and initiates vaccine safety protocols when fixed storage equipment temperature Is not within acceptable ranges, Ensures physical security of needles and syringes in locked supply cabinets.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Retention Incentive: Authorized after 90 days in position
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description Number: 06308A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Inter-Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/23/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12288009.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/772567700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) is a first-of-its-kind partnership between the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense (DoD), integrating all medical care into a federal health care facility with a single combined VA and Navy mission.
Lovell FHCC is located in North Chicago, Illinois, and was established on Oct. 1, 2010 when the former North Chicago VA Medical Center (VAMC) and the former Naval Health Clinic Great Lakes (NHCGL) merged their resources and services. A combined mission of the health care center means active duty military, their family members, military retirees and veterans are all cared for at the facility. The health care center ensures that nearly 40,000 Navy recruits who transition through Naval Station Great Lakes each year are medically ready and nearly 67,000 eligible military and retiree beneficiaries from Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin receive first-rate care.