This position is located in the Podiatry Department at the New Mexico VA Health Care System in Surgical Service. Health Technicians (Podiatry) assist podiatrist in the diagnosis and treatment of Podiatry disorders. Work is performed in both a clinical and surgical setting. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes, but are not limited to: debriding corns and calluses, trimming nails, and providing blister care, Performs debridement of ingrown, elongated or fungal toenails with and without cautery, Provides prophylactic instruction on nail and blister care, Writes history, findings, and treatments in outpatient records in the appropriate format, sets up instrument trays, finalizes preparation of sterile field, skin prep and draping of patients. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 6 months of progressively higher-level graduate education related to the position. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 3 months graduate education related to the position. 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ["Prepares podiatric work-up, x-rays, laboratory or other requests, as required. Debrides warts, diabetic ulcers and assesses for infection. Removes foreign bodies. Receives and prepares patient for examination and treatment, prepares outpatient procedure treatment room for appropriate foot procedures, ensures necessary supplies, instruments and materials are present, establishes required instrument field. Sets up instrument trays, finalizes preparation of sterile field, skin prep and draping of patients. Instructs patients in self-care specific to treatment involved. Accompanies/assists patients in wheelchairs, gurneys, crutches. Develops a variety of accommodative devices to correct or alleviate injury or pathologic foot conditions. Performs prep and variety of ankle/foot tapings in treatment for injuries. Performs duties independently associated with foot nail care in a clinical setting. Physical Demands: Work requires frequent walking, standing, lifting, bending, stretching, pushing, turning and at times carrying heavy loads. Incumbent must utilize good mechanics. Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, stretching, etc., as well as repositioning patients. Manual dexterity in handling instruments is required. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Telework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nPosition Description/PD#: Health Technician (Podiatry)/PD12283A\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]