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Health Technician (Anesthesia)

Department of Defense
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
ARMY MED CNTR MADIGAN DIR OF SURGERY DEPT OF SURGERY ANESTHESIOLOGY SERVICE

Summary

About the Position: Serves as a Health Technician in the Department of Anesthesia at Madigan Army Medical Center, providing comprehensive anesthesia support for surgical procedures ranging from routine operations to complex, high-risk, and trauma cases.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

  • Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
  • A recruitment incentive may be authorized.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/07/2026 to 01/19/2026
Salary
$51,037 to - $66,348 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 6
Location
few vacancies in the following location:
Tacoma, WA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
HSJG-26-12860682-DHA
Control number
853721300

Duties

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  • Assist anesthesia providers with performing quality control checks and documenting them to comply with Joint Commission (JC) and Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB) guidelines.
  • Assist the anesthesia provider in the operating rooms during anesthesia induction and recovery from anesthesia by anticipating the needs of the anesthesia provider based upon real time changes in hemodynamic function.
  • Observe patient’s vitals and visual assessments for such changes in condition as labored breathing, depression, convulsions, hemorrhage, shock, and anxiety.
  • Remove dirty anesthesia equipment and replaces it with clean equipment in between anesthetic and surgical procedures.
  • Responsible for first-level maintenance on equipment such as oxygen analyzers, arterial pressure lines, electrode wires on EKG machines, and various other equipment that needs batteries.
  • Perform Sterilization and Sanitation Procedures.
  • Responsible for keeping the anesthesia supply and workroom, all operating rooms, and outside of operating rooms are areas neat and clean.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment physical examination.
  • This position may require moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participate in random drug urinalysis testing.
  • Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
  • Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
  • This is a mission essential position performing a Mission-Critical function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continue through full resumption of all functions.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 for Health Technician (Anesthesia):

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes sterilizing medical equipment; preparing and initiating intravenous fluids and ordering, stocking, and maintaining medical supplies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

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.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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