USAJOBS · 17 hours ago
Health Technician - Emergency Department
Long Beach, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$53K/yr - $69K/yr
1+ years expThe Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is seeking a Health Technician for their Emergency Department. The incumbent will provide non-professional technical assistance to licensed staff for the care of patients presenting with emergent health concerns, ensuring continuity of care for Veterans.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supports health and medical staff during diagnosis and treatment of patients
Explains procedures, positions patients for desired results, and cushions and shields patients as appropriate
Operates and maintains medical instruments and equipment in support of diagnostic and treatment procedures
Determines technical factors, sets controls, and operates equipment and instruments
Sets up and adjusts specialized equipment such as, Golvo patient lift, Stirrups for female vaginal exams, lead placement for 12 lead EKG, etc. with multiple features that requires precise patient positioning to operate correctly
Uses a practical knowledge of the location and function of major body organs and structures in ED procedures
Recognizes deviations in patient's condition and takes appropriate action
Sets equipment parameters based on the patient's established diagnosis or specific and/or individualized testing criteria. Makes precise adjustments to clarify readings and measurements
Performs medical procedures under licensed staff such as venipuncture, removing IVs or removing needles, etc
Assists medical staff with patient care; assists with AOL's (activities of daily living), i.e., feeding, bathing, dressing, and toileting
Assists with a full range of complex procedures (basic EKGs, splinting/casting, setting up for l&D/suturing, assists with joint or limb reduction, etc.) using specialized equipment that required precise adjustments to respond to individual patient conditions or test sequences
Performs a range of diagnostic support duties such as taking and recording deviations in vital signs, reporting results to nurse, obtaining specimens, labeling specimens for the laboratory
Provides follow-up care instructions and demonstration for patients (use of crutches, canes, etc.)
Qualification
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
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
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)
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See 'Additional Information' below for details
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement
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 but is not limited to the following: performing telemetry monitoring; obtaining, reading, measuring, and interpreting electrocardiogram (ECG) strips; participating in telemetry monitoring and set up on Philips monitors, which includes setting individual patient parameters, and adjusting alarm settings; taking of vital signs; lead placement, and electrode care
Preferred
Phlebotomy certification or eligible
3-5 years Emergency Care experience
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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