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Intermediate Care Technician

Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is looking to hire Intermediate Care Technicians (ICT) as part of their program to integrate transitioning service members and veterans into healthcare roles. The ICT will perform patient care duties in outpatient settings, assist with clinical procedures, and support licensed personnel in delivering medical care.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performing observation-based screening and collecting patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel, this may involve completing clinical reminders, obtaining patient health history, chief complaints, medication history, and identification of health-related conditions that may impact the patient's health status

Completing approved templates and tools, such as, intake/outtake forms, normal result note follow up, clinical reminders, procedure and intervention notes established by the agency

Assisting in behavioral/psychiatric situations in an outpatient setting. This can include 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). Assists licensed staff with the delivery of care to patients with complex, specialized, and potentially life-threatening situations. You will assist licensed staff with setting up equipment and providing treatment during in person or virtual visits

Operating specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes. Observes patient status and keeps licensed clinical staff informed of any change in condition. You will assist clinical providers with emergency medical care, provides emergency response as part of the Rapid-Response-Team (RRT), and assists with training of other hospital clinical staff

Performing Diagnostic Tests. Examples: Vital Signs, 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG), eye exams

Point-of-Care. Examples: Abbott hand-held blood analyzer (I-STAT), glucometer

Medication Administration: topical medications, limited PO medications, emergent medications

Wound Care. Examples. bandaging, application of dressings and wound measurements

Assisting with patient exams and screening. Examples: foot exams

Assisting with patient exams and screening, utilizing technology such as telehealth peripherals. Examples: podiatry foot exams (visual, sensory and vascular), gait exams, and stance exams

Patient education within scope of care or while providing an intervention Examples: postprocedural care and wound care

Follow-up care: Examples: Wound check

Electronic Health Record (EHR): Thoroughly and appropriately documents actions, interventions and procedures in the medical record. Examples: Procedural notes and progress notes, screenings, photo-documentation, telephone contact, and secure messaging

Qualification

Medication AdministrationPatient CareEmergency Medical CareDiagnostic TestsElectronic Health RecordCommunication SkillsTeamworkProblem Solving

Required

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job

Subject to a background/suitability investigation

Designated and/or random drug testing may be required

May serve a probationary period

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

A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc

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, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment

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

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

Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Experience: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-6 grade level in the federal service)

English Language Proficiency: Individuals serving in direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Practical knowledge of major body systems, Working knowledge of topographic anatomy, Working knowledge of diagnostic signs, Knowledge of protocol-approved list of medications, Working knowledge of emergency medicine techniques and emergency communication, Knowledge sufficient to understand the legal considerations of emergency medicine, Working knowledge of acute and chronic mental health conditions and crises

Preferred

Experience in the military as a Hospital Corpsman, Combat Medic, Medical Technician is highly desired. Examples of military occupational specialties highly desired, include but are not limited to: 4NOX- Basic Medical Technician, 4NOIC- Independent Duty Medical Technician, X4NO- Aeromedical Evacuation Technician, 1T2X1- Pararescue man, 68W- Combat Medic Specialist, 18D- Army Special Forces (Medic), 68WW1- Special Operations Flight Medic, HM0000- Basic Hospital Corpsman, HM8404- Field Medical Service Technician, HM8425- Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman, HM8402- Submarine Force Independent Duty Corpsman, HM8401- Search and Rescue Medical Technician, HM8403- Fleet Marine Force Reconnaissance Independent Duty Corpsman, HM8406- Aerospace Medical Technician, and HS- Basic Health Services Technician