Health Technician (Podiatry)

Quick Facts

• Role: Health Technician (Podiatry)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Description

Perform specialized podiatry clinic procedures including preliminary and follow-up patient examinations, podiatric work-ups, and clinically indicated diagnostic requests. Prepare sterile fields and instrument trays, triage patients, assist during non-invasive procedures (e.g., nail care and debridement, callus/corn removal, ingrown toenail procedures, topical medication application, foot soaks), and provide wound care and sports medicine taping. Complete CPRS progress notes and charting, support clinic administrative tasks, and educate patients on home care and prevention.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary patient examination and evaluation; perform standardized non-invasive procedures

• Write patient history/findings/treatments in outpatient records

• Set up sterile field: skin prep, draping, tray preparation

• Prepare podiatric work-ups including x-ray, lab, and other requests as needed

• Provide direct non-invasive treatments within scope and under physician supervision

• Use medical instrumentation (e.g., scalpels, nail cutters, curettes, tissue nippers) during care

• Identify significant clinical changes and promptly report to the assigned physician

• Apply wraps/dressings and perform podiatric wound care; taping for soft tissue injuries; padding/orthotic prep

• Apply and remove post-operative dressings; remove splints/casts if instructed; refurbish orthotic casing (add layers, glue, file)

• Perform intake triage, vital signs measurement, and documentation

• Aid during procedures by passing instruments, needles, medicines, and ointments

• Complete CPRS progress notes and ensure timely, accurate workload capture and encounter documentation

• Perform administrative functions: consult management, documentation/encounter completion review, chart review, scheduling and clinic utilization review

• Provide patient education on home care and prevention of podiatric illnesses/infections

Requirements

• U.S. citizen

• Subject to background/suitability investigation

• Meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (technician experience applying the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position)

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5 (e.g., preparing patients for exams, maintaining patient records, restocking supplies, instructing discharge/after-care procedures)

• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements (including I-9 acceptable identification)

• Comply with probationary period requirements (1 year)

• Legible resume and complete application package (resume, transcripts, etc.)

• Ability to perform frequent physical activities and to handle instruments with manual dexterity

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. federal employee benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position held (full-time/part-time/intermittent) and details provided by the hiring agency.