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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Health Technician - Critical Care

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Health Technician for the Critical Care Service Line at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The role involves providing both clinical and administrative support, performing specialized tasks traditionally done by multiple staff in other services.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs venipunctures, labels and sends specimens to lab

Obtain blood cultures via venipuncture and/or CVAD which is a task specific to CCTs only

Performs glucometer checks and notifies assigned RN or provider of results

Performs 12 lead EKGs and gives printout to RN to provide to physician

Responds and assists with codes in the CCSL

Obtains and immediately delivers blood products from blood bank to assigned RN

Performs or assists RN with personal care, such as body and oral hygiene, dressing/undressing, and toileting/elimination-ensuring patient privacy at all times

Assist RN in patient care. The incumbent will be required to assist in patient care as directed to include but not limited to dressing changes, triage, turning and positioning of patients, enema administration, postmortem care and morgue transfers

Performs or assists RN with search and inventory of patient belongings

Assists with transfers and ambulation of patients

Provides direct observation for both suicidal/homicidal patients, as well as those patients requiring direct observation for safety (e.g., fall or elopement risk)

Answer call lights and communicates patients' needs to assigned RN or Charge Nurse. Assists with meal set-up and/or feeds patients as needed also assists with utensil counts when needed

Measures and records the following vital signs in Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) vital signs package and notifies assigned RN or provider: Temperature (oral and rectal), pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and pain level

Measures and empties urine output from urinary catheters and notifies RN or provider

Collects and sends routine urine, stool, and sputum specimens

Transports patients, as directed, to designated areas

Cleans dirty reusable medical device (RMD)

Reviews for expired stocks and supplies

Performs other duties as assigned

Routinely displays courteous and respectful behavior to all customers

Qualification

VenipuncturePatient CareVital Signs MeasurementCustomer ServiceStress ToleranceInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailTeamwork

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

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

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

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)

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-4 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 4 year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation

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

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

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