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Health Technician (Emergency Department)

West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$48K/yr - $62K/yr

1+ years exp

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Health Technician (HT) for the Emergency Department at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. The HT provides clinical support to the nursing care team, assisting licensed nursing staff in patient care activities to enhance the delivery of care.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collects and records patients' vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration rate, actual weight, oxygen saturation, and postural vital signs. The healthcare technician can set up and utilize electronic thermometers, vital sign measurement devices, and performing manual measurements as necessary, along with using pulse oximetry and suction equipment. They also identify and report any abnormal values to the registered nurse

Correctly connects patients to cardiac monitoring, manages patient admissions and discharges within the monitoring system, and prints rhythm strips as needed

Prepares patient for and obtains a 12 lead EKGs using the EKG machine. The HT prepares the patient for an examination by the physician and provides the patient with privacy and emotional support

Performs venipuncture to obtain serum blood samples according to VHA, Medical Center, ED, and Laboratory policy and procedures. Obtains and labels all lab specimens at the patient's bedside and sends them to the laboratory according to policy and procedure

Performs finger stick blood glucose testing and reports to the nurse the results

Moves, lifts, transfers, and transports patients as necessary using proper equipment and correct transfer techniques. Assist patients to ambulate and transfer safely

Observes changes in patient condition and reports signs and symptoms in such cases to the nurse. Recognizes emergency situations and responds to them appropriately

Uses sound judgment to work with the RN staff to prioritize patients with acute medical needs and institute timely interventions

Assists with answering phones and placing calls/pages as needed

Participates in keeping the patient tracking board updated

Qualification

PhlebotomyBLS CertificationEMT-PEMT-B CertificationInfection ControlPatient MonitoringVital Signs MeasurementEnglish ProficiencyCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

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. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

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

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

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

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

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

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

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

Individual Occupational Requirement: 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

GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully 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. Specialized experience includes: (1) Knowledge of how to perform one's job. Refers to specialized knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience (2) Uses proper specimen collection techniques (phlebotomy/venipuncture, finger sticks, urine, sputum, tissue, etc.); selects appropriate site for sample collection to minimize patient discomfort; uses correct containers and labels; monitors patients for adverse reactions. (3) Promotes infection prevention and control. Demonstrates application of the principles of infection control in all activities (i.e. proper hand washing procedures, etc.). Understands and utilizes standard precautions and uses proper protective equipment

Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a successful completion of at least One half year of graduate education (9 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field directly related to the work of the position to be filled

Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education as described that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position