Health Technician (Orthopedic/Podiatry)

About this role

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement: Health Technician (Orthopedic/Podiatry) Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting orthopedic surgeons during examinations, evaluations, and surgical procedures; applying and adjusting casts, splints, braces, bandages, and other immobilization devices; and removing casts, sutures, or staples under physician supervision. . This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).