Intermittent Health Technician- Community Living Center

Clinical Activities: The incumbent operates and supports providers and Registered Nurses in designated clinical area using diagnostic and therapeutic medical instruments/equipment including Electrocardiogram Spirometry Visual Acuity Screening and Bladder scan according to established procedures and with documented competency. Locates and sets up equipment needed for complex diagnostic procedures. Operates calibrates and maintains medical instruments and equipment. Serves as a unit resource for cleaning disinfection and sterilization of non-critical semi-critical and critical Reusable Medical Devices. Gathers screening data on patients admitted to the hospital to include fall risk allergies current medications homelessness abuse means and mode of arrival danger to self or others and exposure to communicable diseases. Recognizes and informs appropriate multidisciplinary health care team of deviations from baseline screening parameters. Performs phlebotomy in designated areas. Performs 1:1 patient observation according to policy. Assists nurses and physicians in the care and treatment of critically ill and emergent patients. Performs standardized treatment procedures requiring considerable training and experience such as performing pharyngeal suctions setting up and regulating the flow of oxygen or analyzing pulmonary waveforms application of basic orthopedic splints. Care and treatment of patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions.

Personal Patient Care: The incumbent performs a wide variety of duties aimed at increasing the comfort and spirit of the patient including transporting patients via wheelchair or gurney and/or accompanies ambulatory patients who need assistance to various areas within the hospital including clinics diagnostic areas and treatment areas. Performs simple personal care duties such as bathing and demonstrates nursing standards for patient hygiene including bathing oral nail and hair care. Assist patients with toileting needs providing incontinent care. Perform basic nursing care that requires knowledge of standardized procedures such as performance of active/passive range-of-motion activities ensuring that catheters and oxygen cannula are maintained intact etc.

Administrative Duties: The incumbent schedules procedures provider evaluations and coordinates appointments with other services. Perform administrative tasks and manage medical support functions for clinic or practice such as maintaining control records for specimens and tests and documenting measurements taken. Documents treatments and procedures that they have conducted in the electronic medical record. Orders and maintains specialized supplies needed for equipment and instruments used in assigned unit

Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Multiple shifts available- Will be discussed during Interview
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Intermittent Health Technician- Community Living Center/PD49476-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Physical Requirements: The work involves extended periods of bending standing and walking. Generally the work requires recurring physical exertion with assisting patients. A pre-placement physical examination is required.
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/30/2026.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-06:
Specialized Experience: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-05) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge skills and abilities required to perform successfully the duties of this position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to: Support healthcare professionals by providing routine care addressing physical social and spiritual well-being with a focus on preventing skin breakdown implementing rehabilitative measures and ensuring safety. This includes assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL). Use diagnostic instruments and equipment including Electrocardiogram Spirometry Bladder Scans and Glucometer. Perform venipuncture to ensure proper collection labeling handling and delivery to the lab. Perform one-on-one observation and report changes in patient condition behavior and/or vital signs promptly to the Registered Nurse. Use the electronic medical record (EMR) to complete administrative tasks by gathering and documenting medical history on admitted patients inputting progress notes at the time of treatment/procedure maintaining records on specimens and coordinating appointments with other services. Provide equipment maintenance.


NOTE: Such experience MUST be well represented in resume. Failure to do so will results in a Non-Qualification Determination.

OR

Education: Must have successfully completed one (1) full year of graduate education directly related to the position with a major that included courses directly related to the work of this position. Such graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.
NOTE: Copies of transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

OR
Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described above which meet the total qualification requirements for this grade level.
NOTE: Copies of transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at

Required Experience:

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