Health Technician (Otolaryngology) - GS-0640-06

Defense Health Agency • Texas, Texas • 19h ago

Overview

This position is located at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Cavazos, Killeen, TX.

Fort Cavazos is a United States Army post located in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio. The post is named after Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, a native Texan and the US Army's first Hispanic four-star general. Formerly named Fort Hood for Confederate General John Bell Hood, the post is located halfway between Austin and Waco, about 60 mi from each, within the U.S. state of Texas. The post is the headquarters of III Armored Corps and First Army Division West and is home to the 1st Cavalry Division and 3rd Cavalry Regiment, among others.

Its origin was the need for wide-open space to test and train with World War II tank destroyers. The War Department announced the location in January 1942, and the initial completion was set for that August. As originally constructed, Fort Cavazos had an area of 158,706 acres, with billeting for 6,007 officers and 82,610 enlisted personnel.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Responsibilities

Assist physician with complex as well as minor surgical procedures performed in a clinical setting.

Sterilize and set up instruments for otolaryngology surgical procedures (general otolaryngology and sub-specialty otolaryngology) using high level disinfection.

Remove sutures, staples, and packing from postoperative wounds and remove internal and external nasal splints.

Maintain established levels of bulk medical supplies, required surgical instruments, and linens, ordering supplies as needed.

Obtain vital signs, annotate changes in patients' condition, and document health history as well as all necessary information in the clinical information systems.

Performs Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

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 isin this document (https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr\public?id=kb\article&sysparm_article=KB0016283) .

Basic Requirement for Health Technician (Otolaryngology):

Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes providing care to patients presenting with ear, nose, or throat injuries/ailments and setting up or operating medical equipment .

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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Location US-TX-FT. Cavazos

Job ID 2026-9195

Positions 1

Category Medical

Salary Range $45,409 to - $59,031 per year

Recruitment Bonus Negotiable

Relocation Assistance Negotiable

Student Loan Repayment Negotiable

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