Total 76 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Austin, Texas

• Plans and performs audits of outpatient/inpatient medical coding and coding processes throughout BAMC to quantify coding agreement between medical record documentations and the standard ambulatory data record (SADR).
• Quantifies the extent of over or under medical coding on patient encounters to include outpatient, ambulatory procedures, inpatient professional services rounds, inpatient consults and inpatient.
• Responsible for performing independent medical coding documentation audits, developing applicable training plans, and providing training to any BAMC employee performing documentation, coding, auditing or training functions.
• Provides BAMC leadership with a written summary of findings and recommendations for improving the accuracy of the medical record documentation and coding.
• Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of outpatient/inpatient medical coding processes and procedures in meeting established goals.
• Conducts random medical coding documentation audits for monthly Commander's Data Quality Statement and reports findings and recommendations as required.
• Identifies correct principal diagnosis and principal procedure from coded documents based on physician's medical record documentation and established sequencing rules and guidelines.

As a Biological Science Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participating in multi-faceted wildlife studies, including carrying out a variety of research and survey methods, analyzing established data, and monitoring environmental elements related to conservation, management, and/or control of wildlife.
• Surveying and observing avian populations, looking for abundance, behavior, habitat, sex and age structure, and seasonal movements.
• Assisting in collecting data on hatchery populations to study health and propagation methods.
• Participating in multi-faceted plant studies, including carrying out a variety of research and survey methods, analyzing established data, and monitoring environmental elements such as temperature, humidity, etc., and how it impacts plant health.
• Surveying locations for invasive species populations and working with biologists to outline a plan to minimize or remove invasive species.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Collection of laboratory specimens (blood, urine, and stool). Processing of specimens by centrifuge to separate plasma and serum. Separation of specimens into correct tubes for transportation to various labs. Performs D- Sticks for Metabolic studies.
• Obtains timely and appropriate blood samples as ordered per unit policies and procedures. Recognize abnormal lab values and reports to Charge Nurse and Physician.
• Exercises sound judgment to identify patient care needs, implement treatment protocols and collect pertinent data.
• Directs and supports patients in the implementation of unit protocols, treatment goals and provides input into the treatment and discharge plan. Instructs patients on their role in various procedures and metabolic protocols covering information previously discussed with the patient by the Physician or RN.
• Reviews current treatment plan, CPRS records on assigned patients prior to initiation of any procedures or protocols, to ensure quality care.
• Documents in the clinical record the patient's progress toward protocols, medical treatment needs and interventions; discharge planning and referral data.
• Obtain venous blood samples by aseptic venipuncture technique from patients in the Outpatient Clinic
• Proficiently collects blood samples with a minimal number of failures, patient bruising, or required resticks.
• Verifies patient information and tests ordered in the computer system.
• Specimens must be properly labeled and initiated, following specimen procurement policies and procedures.
• Performs a range of support duties to include obtaining specimens, including, but not limited to, blood (phlebotomy), urine, feces, nasopharyngeal swabs, fecal occult blood specimens (FOBT kit).
• Performs the processing of all clinical laboratory specimens and is responsible for the timely and proper distribution of specimens to the reference laboratories to include centrifuges, decants, and aliquots specimens as appropriate.
• Responsible for proper disposition of laboratory waste in the laboratory.
• Packages supplies and specimens for pick up or shipment, following established packaging requirements.
• Obtains and documents patients' vital signs, 12 Lead ECGs and reports abnormal findings to PACT team members.
• Moves, lifts, transfers, and transports patients as necessary.
• Knowledge of pain scale monitoring
• Incumbent is also responsible for monitoring technical equipment and performing maintenance and quality assurance on instrumentation.
• Incumbent also monitors lab environment: such as temperatures, freezers, refrigerators and incubators to ensure that they are working as expected.
• Incumbent has a general knowledge of Laboratory accreditation requirements that are recommended by CAP, FDA and Joint Commission.
• Performs ancillary testing such as CLIA waived testing and operates instrumentation necessary for testing.
• Completes eyewash station testing.
• Performs urine pregnancy testing to include controls.
• Perform quality control (QC) on glucose testing machine.
• The incumbent must possess the ability to work with all levels of healthcare system personnel and willing to assist the healthcare system staff with a variety of laboratory policies and procedures.
• The incumbent will have contact with veteran patients, family members, all levels of NTX staff including physicians, nurses, technicians, etc. The employee must be able to effectively interact with personnel at all levels of the facility and foster harmonious working relationships, and is expected to maintain an attitude of professionalism, courtesy, cooperation, and respect towards all contacts.
• Patient/family teaching
• Basic computer knowledge

Maintains the physical security of the institution through installation, maintenance and repairs of an array of electronic systems inclusive, but not limited to, PBX telephone switch, trunked radio systems, fire alarm systems, perimeter detection systems, programmable logic controllers and CCTV/DVR systems. These systems are critical to the physical security of the institution in preserving the safety and well- being of staff and the inmate populace.

Maintains, develops modifications, and ensures the reliability of the institution's electronic security and communication systems.

Provides technical support during the preparation of drawings and specifications for electronic and telecommunication equipment as required by B&F Projects, Work Orders, etc.

Conducts inspections and performs preventive maintenance as required by policy.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

• Certifies assigned systems and sub-systems to ensure compliance with USAF and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) established standards and safety requirements.
• Determines when equipment malfunctions warrant shutdown of various systems.
• Provides technical guidance, training, and assistance to other technicians and conducts on-the-job (OJT) training to apprentices in all phases of work.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
  

Duties include but not limited to the following:

• Troubleshoots problems with Education Training Software and inputs and assigns user access and provides training to users as instructed.
• Runs various reports for VANTHCS offices as requested.
• Coordinates administrative activities for the financial support of staff active at VANTHCS. Coordinates with all services on documentation required by the Nursing Education & Academia in collaboration with Hospital education and Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) for financial support of staff.
• Provides program administrative, and clerical support in Nursing Education & Academia Service as directed, to include answering phone inquiries for Education Service, preparing needs assessments, preparing and assembling various education materials to include binders and surveys as instructed, securing space for training and meetings, maintaining records, ensuring that proper video equipment is requested and support from Information Technology Service is secured.
• Schedules conference rooms and assigns keys. Collects and analyzes data for the purpose of preparing various monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Performs duties related to providing Onboarding Support Service for staff at VANTHCS. These duties include working with the staff of the Nursing Education & Academia Support Service at VANTHCS for program planning, scheduling, implementation, evaluation and tracking of educational programs/activities and conducting New Employee Orientation Nursing (NEON).
• Serves as the primary point of contact for local users of the online learning system and responsible to keep up with all the meeting minutes, monthly newsletter for Nursing Education & Academia. Assist and monitors training of new nursing and academia administrators and serves as a superuser, as necessary.
• Provides audiovisual support for relevant programs and meetings, ensuring availability of functional equipment, reliable operation, and technical guidance to users at the point of program delivery.
• Assists the Program Specialist in developing and maintaining Nursing Academic Affiliations by preparing all affiliation and application documents for signature as directed. Maintains database of all current Nursing Academic Affiliations and WOC trainees and collects and analyzes data for the purpose of preparing various monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Serves as Automated Data Processing Applications Coordinator (ADPAC) for Nursing Education & Academia Service. Keeps a database record of all equipment and EIL annually. Incumbent completes missing equipment reports annually to reconcile the equipment. Keeps Nursing Education & Academia Service personnel informed of important computer related issues.

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The health technician provides both direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a GS-12 staff audiologist or above. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• receives repaired hearing aids in a timely manner and advises the veteran of projected length of time before hearing aid might be repaired
• takes ear impressions in preparation for new hearing aid or earmold orders
• completing visual and auditory checks with listening stethoscope of hearing aids prior to and following repair of device (troubleshoots performance)
• processing incoming devices from patients with concerns related to their hearing aids or hearing assistive technology
• preparing and charging (if required) hearing aids and assistive devices for delivery
• receiving devices and restoring settings of hearing aid/hearing assistive technology after repair or replacement from manufacturer, such as Denver Logistics Center (DLC)
• maintaining proper levels of mailing/shipping supplies
• adheres to the audiology clinic policy and standard operating procedures for infection control and cleaning, sterilization, and disposition of reusable medical equipment (RME)
• completes documentation per medical center policy for timeliness for each episode of care and codes procedures as appropriate in the patient.

A. Performs a wide range of tasks involving the maintenance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of financial accounting data and the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and theories in the management of financial accounts and operations and other related activities. 100%

• Posts general ledger accounts from original documents received utilizing the principles of accounting and double entry bookkeeping. .
• Reviews, examines, verifies, and analyzes for validity, completeness and accuracy.
• Work assignments may encompass both accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Obtains missing or corrected data and information from supporting documents and /or the program manager.
• Extracts information from several sources ensuring that all required information is included.
• Verifies purchase orders and other procurement documents to ensure purchases are authorized and invoices are reconciled for payment to vendors.
• Maintains an internal control system and follow procedures
• Verifies transfer documents, reconcile DAR clearing account and post inventory submissions.
• Inventory responsibilities include calculating monthly cost of goods sold figures.
• Tracking and maintain inventory records
• Maintains files of all source documents, correspondence and messages pertaining to financial records and accounting data.
• Types all necessary reports, documents, and memorandum as required.
• Reconciles automated entries against manual and or original documents.
• At the end of the accounting month, ensures accuracy of all assigned general ledger postings, reconciles general ledger balances with subsidiary ledgers and closes assigned accounts.
• Reconciles monthly bank statements.
• Reports imbalances to supervisor for guidance.
• May print checks or prepare electronic funds transfer documents
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Summary Continued:
to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, and to respond to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials for the purpose of stopping or controlling the release


Duties
1. This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19.
2. Performs hazard and risk assessment and conducts a complete incident analysis. Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles.
3. Performs crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great.
4. Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities. Performs rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility.
5. Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

• Communicate with Parts Managers, Production Planners, and PMD Personnel to ensure materials needed align with production schedule requirements.
• Utilize programs such as Logistics Modernization Program (LMP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to accomplish daily duties.
• Ensure parts are ordered in accordance with production requirements.
• Take action to resolve discrepancies in parts to include wrong parts received, substituting items not acceptable, and non-availability of parts.
• Plan assignments for ordering parts for the logistics directorate.

• Use various functions of software such as calendars, electronic mail, spreadsheets, databases, or graphics.
• Maintain automated tracking systems for department suspenses.
• Types, edits, formats and prints a wide variety of documents for office staff.
• Resolve problems.
• Update, revise, sort, calculate data in spreadsheets to meet multiple formats. Prepares reports presenting data to meet reporting requirements.
• Receive phone calls and visitors.
• Answer routine inquiries or refers to staff members.

• Assist the Director in administering the Urology residency program by providing specialized technical and administrative support in the areas of accreditation, program requirements, and academic records.
• Provide guidance and assistance to the Director and Chief Resident in planning and developing continuing medical education (CME) programs in accordance with standards prescribed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
• Create, update, maintain, and manage sensitive databases for the residency program to ensure accurate and timely information management.
• Use database software to enter, revise, sort, and retrieve data for training files system, historical training files, and for tracking results of resident board certifying examinations.
• Provide administrative and clerical support in the areas of timekeeping, annual budget, incoming mail or correspondence, financial records, purchase requests for automated equipment.
• Provide guidance and assistance on applicable procedures, instructions, and regulations to physicians and residents assigned to the service.
• Maintain a positive attitude and ability to prioritize and flex responsibilities to ensure Graduate Medical Education and Urology mission requirements are sustained.

• Conducts extensive searches for information pertaining to complex and/or unusual supply transactions and patterns. Retrieves data and uses data to respond to a variety of customer, program review, and vendor inquiries.
• Provides supply support for production, overhaul, repair, or other operations for equipment and/or parts requiring special handling.
• Determines stock levels needed for non-recurring, specialized items based on usage, inventory, project demands, seasonal demands, changing customer needs, and projected depletion.
• Prepares recurring and special reports. Compiles statistics from data requiring substantial analysis, interpretation, and development of new formats.
• Performs administrative office support functions and maintains cooperative working relationships with team members, related functions, and operating officials.

• Assists the Farm Loan Chief, Farm Loan Branch specialists, Farm Loan Team managers, and District Directors on farm loan program procedural matters.
• Provides training to individuals and groups in the preparation and processing of loan documents and on loan procedural changes.
• Provides technical assistance to the Branch in processing bankruptcy and farm foreclosure cases.

• Hand instruments to the surgeon during procedures by anticipating the surgeon's needs.
• Maintain alertness for complications developing during surgery such as hemorrhage, shock and cardiac arrest and immediately supplies instruments, drugs, and supplies to correct the condition.
• Take sponge, instrument, and sharp counts; measures blood and fluid loss.
• Select, assemble, and organize required supplies, equipment, and instruments for specific surgical procedures.
• Clean operating room after surgery, remove and dispose of soiled and/or contaminated materials; change linen; wash, disassemble, sterilize, and reassemble instruments.