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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Intermediate Care Technician

Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$52K/yr - $68K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Intermediate Care Technician for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Fayetteville, NC. This role involves performing ongoing patient care duties in the Emergency Department, assisting with various clinical tasks and emergency care for patients.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performing observation-based screening and collecting patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel

Assisting in behavioral/psychiatric situations in an emergency setting

Assisting ED licensed personnel with the delivery of care to patients with complex, specialized, and potentially life-threatening situations

Initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS) and use of automatic external defibrillator (AED)

Performing clinical tasks including vital signs, point-of-care testing, and wound care

Responding to medical emergencies on the facility grounds as part of the Rapid Response Team

Administering medications in accordance with national and local directives

Qualification

Emergency CarePatient CareMedication AdministrationClinical TasksMental Health ServicesEnglish ProficiencyCommunication TechniquesDocumentation Skills

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this 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

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel

English Language Proficiency Requirement: Proficient in basic written and spoken English

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Must have served 52 weeks at the GS-6 level for GS-7 position

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06

A Transcript must be submitted if you are using education as a substitute to qualify for this position

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment