USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Health Technician (Multiple Specialties)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$37K/yr - $47K/yr
1+ years expThe Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking Health Technicians for multiple specialties located at various healthcare facilities. The role involves performing clinical duties such as patient intake, specimen collection, and assisting healthcare providers in delivering patient care.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform necessary intake procedures, including screening patients and obtaining vital signs, perform blood draws, administer oral medication as directed by a medical provider, perform subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and vaccinations
Perform specimen collection, such as throat, respiratory, or urine specimens, prepare samples for analysis, including labeling and routing to a laboratory
Operate an electrocardiogram (EKG)
Operate a small volume nebulizer
Ensure necessary supplies, instrumentation and equipment are properly sterilized and available for patient care
Record patient care, reactions to treatment and other relevant information into an Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Greet and direct visitors in a health care setting, provide in-person and telephone service to meet patient care needs
Prepare for the preventive and clinical needs of a patient visit by reviewing patient records and conducting pre-visit planning
Use layman terms to deliver age-appropriate oral and written instructions, literature, and patient education regarding topics such as medication use, activities, diet, and self-care in a respectful and supportive manner
Provide written medical guidance to patients based on a medical provider's instructions
Assist patients with coordination of various procedures throughout different departments in a medical facility
Deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations including tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, or dangerous situations
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
This position may be covered by a bargaining unit
This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children
IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations
On-call hours or standby duty may be required
Position may be subject to rotating shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment
Your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Individual Occupational Requirements Specialized Experience: 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
For GS-4: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in subjects related to the position
In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below
Your resume must demonstrate at least 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: performing clinical duties such as taking and recording vital signs and preparing patients for examination, typical of medical assistant or health education positions OR 2 Years of Education above the high school level with at least 12 semester hours of courses related to the occupation
Specialized Experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level
You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cut-off day of rating to be eligible for consideration
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
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