11 Medical Tech jobs

Biomedical Electronics Technician: / Serve as Electronics Technician (Biomedical) under the Chief, Medical Maintenance or the NCOIC. / Work performed involves evaluating and installing sophisticated/complex medical equipment and/or systems. / Interpret, select, adopt and apply many guidelines, precedents, and electronic principles related to an area of specialization, such as X/ray equipment, lab equipment, etc. / Identify and recommend practical solutions when determining medical equipment malfunctions and/or manufacturing defects. / Recommends use of substitutes or support equipment when the equipment requested is unavailable. / Experience which includes knowledge of technical and electronic methods, principles, requirements, work techniques and practices to install, evaluate, troubleshoot and test medial electrical equipment and systems (CT, MRI, Ultrasound Scanners, Patient Care Equipment (PCE), X/Ray, Radiography and High/End Electronics).

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Quality Assurance): / Serves as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist performing duties associated with the Department of Pathology Performance Improvement (PI)/Quality Assurance (QA) program / Establish/assess/monitor PI/QA activities within the department / Serves as the System Manager for the Laboratory Information System in Clinical Pathology. / Assess/monitor specific aspects of proficiency test program performance within the department and throughout the Medical Center and outlying Health Clinics.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): / Respond to on/site or other emergencies involving injury or illness / Treat medical emergencies and identify life threatening and non/life threatening injuries / Provide transportation of patients to medical treatment facilities / Complete Patient assessments and relay medical information to hospitals / Communicate using radio equipment / Perform routine operator maintenance and safety checks of emergency vehicles

Occupational Therapist (EDIS): DUTIES:   Position is responsible for managing an EDIS clinic, supervising the professional and support staff as well as providing professional services. Executes a full range of direct pediatric occupational therapy procedures, diagnostic, and treatment services for the Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS). Pediatric specialty techniques are used to treat clients with a combination of mild to severe physical, developmental, learning, and behavioral impairments from birth through 21 years. Modalities used in treatment include neuro/developmental treatment techniques, sensory integration, and developmental compensatory skills for activities of daily living. Consultation and teaching is done with the client's family and school personnel, as well as the members of the EDIS team. Incumbent has responsibility for ensuring the provision of logistical and administrative support for the Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) clinic and coordinates with community agencies to provide services to special needs children in their community. Incumbent is responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and advising the respective management officials on administrative and clinical aspects of delivery of care in the EDIS area of responsibility.   Independently evaluates referred clients for educational eligibility or early intervention and treatment planning. Clients include infants and children with neuromuscular and orthopedic dysfunction, learning disabilities, mental retardation, speech and language difficulties, and behavioral/emotional disorders. Functional area assessments include behavioral, cognitive, sensory and perceptual skill; balance, postural control and endurance; strength range of motion, muscle tone, reflex status; prehension pattern and upper extremity coordination and speed; self/care and activities of daily living skills, and pre/vocational skills. Commonly used pediatric standardized instruments include the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, Batelle Developmental Inventory, Bayley Scales of Infant Development, Bruininks Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Degangi/Burk Test of Sensory Integration, Ayres Clinical Observations, Vocational tests in the American Occupational Therapy Association Pivot Program, and the Brigance Inventory of Early Development. Subjective sources for evaluation data includes parent and teacher interview and medical record review. In conjunction with the family, school, and other EDIS team members, establishes short and long/term achievement goals. Based on the analysis of the child's sensory/motor, neuromuscular, psychosocial and cognitive functions, plans, discusses and implements appropriate treatment using advanced intervention techniques.   Serves as case manager for assigned cases. As such, compiles and authors a written summary based on initial evaluations of the multidisciplinary team and arranges family conferences as needed.   Incumbent provides direct therapy, consultation, and co/teaching models of services to children with identified occupational therapy needs as indicated by evaluation and on the IEP in the school setting. Treatment techniques consist of using a combination of neurodevelopmental facilitation for children with cerebral palsy, sensory integration therapy for children with sensory/motor and learning deficits. Also included in the IEP or IFSP may be graded developmental play and craft activities for developmentally delayed infants and children or for specific skill improvement, prevocational work skills training for pre/high school and high school aged children, self/care skills and activities of daily living skills training. Recommendations for adaptive equipment and upper extremity splint and orthotics, environmental modification, and traditional improvement of specific components of strength, range of motion, perceptual skills, endurance, postural security, joint stability, and coping strategies are made to the CSC members. Decisions on specific strategies and methodologies are made jointly with the CSC IEP team. Incumbent acts as a consultant to family members, teachers, and other EDIS personnel. Refines programs and develops new approaches and programs within the specialty area; reviews evaluation and treatment practices. Identifies and develops process improvement (PI) activities as a member of the EDIS PI team. Attends meetings, seminars, conferences, and other professional symposia to maintain currency in the specialty. Participates in medical treatment facility training and continuing education programs for the EDIS team, hospital personnel, DoDDS, and the community. Prepares statistical and narrative reports and performs other administrative tasks as necessary. Maintains current licensure and registration.   Performs a wide variety of duties designed to integrate a number of program services and functions into the overall management of the EDIS organization, requiring a thorough knowledge of program objectives, program services, methods, and techniques necessary to effectively accomplish program goals. Responsible for developing local standard operating procedures, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS), community child development organizations and higher headquarters in accomplishing program goals. Represents EDIS at meetings with community agencies and organizations to discuss program status, successes and problem solving. Assures cooperation and assistance from community organizations, to include Child Find screening activities, through coordination and collaboration with all agencies involved. Counsels parents, educators, staff members and other community agencies on available services, procedures, and administrative requirements. Articulates mission and functions of EDIS to community commanders, parents, parent groups, and professional organizations. Travels to schools and communities within the EDIS area on a regular basis to provide education, quality of care, and public relations functions. Incumbent serves as the primary communicator of EDIS policy regarding mission, values, philosophy, and vision of ERMC/EDIS in their respective area of responsibility (AOR).   Responsible for coordinating administrative policies, program and operations to meet the EDIS mission and assuring that all staff have the necessary training, orientation, documentation instruments, and resources to maintain accurate clinical records, accurate and timely reporting of time and attendance. Incumbent will develop and maintain orientation and SOP manuals for use in the clinic, documenting the processes and regulatory guidance directing the program. The incumbent must provide the logistical and administrative support necessary to facilitate all personnel matters for contract and civil service employees. Assures EDIS complies with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates, ERMC/EDIS, JCAHO, DoD, and DA published standards. Ensures all provider files are maintained in a current status by military regulations and all personnel are credentialed by the appropriate authority. Incumbent plans, coordinates, and executes both administrative and clinical aspects of the EDIS program, and exercises operational control over EDIS medical and non/medical services in the AOR.   Supervisory Duties   Functions as clinical supervisor/performance rater for civil service and contract clinical employees and administrative/support staff. Responsibilities include the development and implementation of performance assessment, recognition and awards policy, disciplinary actions, EEO policy, complaint management, career and professional development, employee assistance, and establishing an atmosphere conducive to the success of every employee and accomplishment of the mission.

Occupational Therapist (Pediatric): Screening and Evaluation Services: Utilize professional diagnostic and therapeutic techniques to perform screening and evaluation of infant/toddler level of development in motor functioning, identify sensory difficulties which may be impacting attainment of milestones and appropriate functional independence. Coordinates Child Find activities to ensure that infants and toddlers with special needs are identified and referred for evaluation. Consults with MTF referral sources, service providers, day care workers and others who interact with children and their families. Coordinates and participates in the comprehensive family/centered assessment of the resources, priorities, and concerns of the family and identification of the support services necessary to enhance the family’s capacity to meet the needs of the eligible infant or toddler and his/her family. Conducts family interviews and selects, administers, scores, and interprets individually appropriate developmental assessment measures to determine children's present level of development. Collects data from other EDIS team members and or other agencies involved in the evaluation process. Discusses assessment results with parents and provides written and oral reports of evaluation and provides feedback to referral sources. Participates in an interdisciplinary team, including the parents, in the development of Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), ensuring that the IFSP is completed in a timely manner and is updated at least every six months. Participates in public awareness activities to include providing information on early identification of infants and toddlers with disabilities and the available resources/services within the community.   Intervention Services: Implements a family/centered approach to services that supports and fosters confidence and competence in families. Provides routines/based early intervention services to infants and/or toddlers and their families in homes, child care centers, or other settings identified in the IFSP. Delivers services consistent with professional licensure, and program guidance and philosophy. Consults with and provides technical assistance to other early intervention team members and agencies (e.g., day care services etc). Ensures that meetings are scheduled at a time convenient for the parents and all required team members participating in the plan. Ensures that services specified in the IFSP are obtained and delivered. Ensures that meetings are conducted to transition children from the EIP to preschool services or other programs as needed. Maintains appropriate ongoing contact with families to identify and respond to changes in family or child needs. Coordinates services across agency lines for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Informs families of their due process rights provided under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and applicable DoD regulations. Maintains all documentation of services and completes data entry, as required, in the Special Needs Program Management Information System (SNPMIS).   Service Coordination and Education: Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team (often as the Primary Provider) to develop an appropriate IFSP for an infant/toddler and family. Provides service coordination for families and acts as liaison to school/based or other community/based service delivery programs. Initiates appropriate contacts and prepares reports, letters, and documents as required. Conducts training for other EDIS team members, community groups, and MTF personnel. Participates in the Inter/component Coordinating Council (ICC), as required. Keeps current with developments in the field of early intervention and pertinent professional subject matter. Maintains current professional licensure and certification. Maintains current knowledge in the field of pediatric occupational therapy and participates in EDIS/related continuing education training conferences.

Optometry Technician: / Performs a wide range of optometric technician tasks in eye examinations and corrective procedures in support of the professional Optometry staff. / Conducts initial interviews with patients to gather medical history and information on visual complaints, past eye injuries, and family histories of eye diseases. / Administers various visual tests. / Orders, dispenses, and repairs spectacles by selecting proper frame size (eye bridge and temple length determines bifocal and trifocal segment height, measures interpupillary distance and completes decentration of lenses. / Enters all military spectacle orders information into the computer and transmits to the military lab daily. Teaches insertion and removal of contact lenses. / Assists in all phases of patient care, office management and other administrative and clerical matters concerning orderliness of clinic operations.

Physical Therapy Assistant: / Perform a wide range of Physical Therapy Assistant duties. / Design patient progressive treatment plans. / Instruct and review all home program precautions with patients and family members. / Research new therapy equipment and make recommendations for purchase. / Provide updated status in patient progress reports.

Surgical Technicians: /  Providing assistance inside the operating room to members of the surgical team (e.g. surgeon, anesthetist, or registered nurse), preparing an operating room for surgical procedures, such as setting up surgical equipment, supplies, or solutions and maintaing aseptic technique. / Provide support for surgical procedures ranging from routine to complex, to high risk or trauma cases. / Transport patients from hospital units to the operating room assuring safe transportation of the patient. / Select, assemble and organize supplies, equipment and instruments for specific surgical procedures in accordance with operative work sheets, physician preference card and/or conferring with physicians and/or charge nurse. / Maintain aseptic procedures during preparation for, and assistance with, surgical procedures. / Clean, process and sterilize instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures, using various types of sterilizers and sterilizing agents. / Orient and train newly assigned personnel, students, and reservists.