Health Technician (Transportation)

The Health Technician (Transportation) duties include but are not limited to:

• Expert of all locations of the medical center and have a deep understanding of patient transportation principles.
• Ensure that special medical equipment (oxygen cannulas masks and oxygen tanks or indwelling/ex-dwelling catheters etc.) is correctly positioned for transport and operating properly.
• Responsible for the safe transport of specimens records medications and patient support equipment to and from patient care areas.
• Adhere to safety and infection control policies.
• Facilitate arrangements to obtain assistance (such as initiating a Code Blue & Rapid Response redirecting the patient transport to the Emergency Department and other related actions).
• Responsible for knowing how to use computer systems telephone and other communication systems (such as Vocera) to coordinate the timely transportation of patients using the healthcare systems tracking methods.
• Timely completion of transport duties.
• Monitor patients during transport to minimize negative patient outcomes.
• Comply with all safety/fire prevention rules/regulations.
• Use protective equipment when required and provided.
• Promptly report all accidents and notify supervisor of unsafe/unhealthful conditions in the workplace.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health Technician (Transportation)/PD92842A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• 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.
• This position is subject to random drug testing in accordance with agency policy.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not 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 identification 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)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• 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.

Upon completion of your probationary period period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements within 30 calendar days of the closing date listed on the announcement:

This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR). An IOR is part of the minimum qualifications for this occupational order to meet the IOR you must have:

• GS-4 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-03 in Federal Service that equipped you with the particular knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics to successfully perform 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. NOTE: Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists speech pathologists medical officers and optometrists. Therefore technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge methods and techniques of the position to be filled. OR
• Education and Training (for GS-4): Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in subjects related to the position.

In addition to the qualification above you must also have:

GS-4 Combination General Experience/Specialized Experience: You must have six (6) months of general experience AND six (6) months specialized experience.

General Experience: (1) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicants ability to perform the work of the position or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: knowledge of transportation and delivery principles and medical equipment and appropriate operation/positioning for transport ability to provide information or assistance to customers ability to use computers software applications databases communication systems and automated systems to accomplish work understanding of safety and infection control procedures medical center programs policies and point of care locations. OR

Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have two (2) years above high school with courses related to the occupation. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) 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 a combination of specialized experience and education post-high school. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

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.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements: The work is physically demanding requiring extensive periods of walking sitting regular and recurring bending lifting stooping stretching pushing pulling reaching carrying supplies and similar activities. Other demands include completing or assisting in patient transfers lifting and/or pushing equipment (e.g. stretchers wheelchairs etc.) The use of mechanical lifts when necessary and good body mechanics is expected. Work is strenuous at least one third of the time. Incumbent will be caring for patients who may be uncooperative and combative due to physical or emotional illness. He/she must have the ability to function under pressure/stress typically associated with daily duties. Incumbent may be required to work holidays weekends or rotating tours intermittently.

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

Required Experience:

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