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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Intermediate Care Technician

South Jordan, Utah, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) Generalist assigned to the Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This role serves as an advance technician for outpatient care settings, including primary care, mental health, and specialty clinics, assisting licensed personnel and providing patient care in various medical environments.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Complete approved templates and tools, such as the outpatient intake form, normal result notes, and follow up treatment protocols established by the agency

Assists in behavioral/psychiatric situations in an outpatient setting

Assisting licensed personnel with crisis intervention, management of aggressive or suicidal psychiatric patients, by providing one-to-one observations and applying prevention and management of disruptive behavior techniques (PMDB)

Performs duties focused on communication techniques required to complete the questioners and templates approved for use in any outpatient clinical setting, including active listening, restating, and mirroring

Assists licensed staff with preparing patients for medical evaluation, setting up equipment, passing instruments and providing treatment during in person or virtual visits

Operates specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes

Observes patient status and keeps licensed clinical staff informed of any change in condition

Must possess the knowledge to recognize life threatening situations and act to correct these emergent situations according to established national or local protocols

Assisting with patient exams and screening, utilizing technology such as telehealth peripherals

Thoroughly and appropriately documents actions, interventions and procedures in the medical record

Obtains blood specimens, completes handling and processing of laboratory specimens, assists with other laboratory related needs

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Patient careMedical terminologyCrisis interventionPhlebotomyBehavioral health knowledgeStress toleranceCommunication skillsTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

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

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

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 interest

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/03/2025

Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): The Health Aid and Technician Series, 0640, has a minimum qualification entry requirement

GS-07 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have One full year of graduate education (18 semester hours) meets the requirements for GS-7 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position

Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond undergraduate

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education