This position is located in the Outpatient Department of the Elko Service Unit, in Elko, NV. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the incumbent will perform basic patient care services and specific technical tasks and skills to provide primarily non-urgent care safety to our patients, and assists in maintaining an environment that is prepared for effective patient care. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Health Technician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Reviews charts of assigned patients to determine appropriate services based on patient needs. Performs intake procedures by obtaining chief complaint/purpose of visit; vital signs (TPR, B/P), pulse oximetry, height, weight, etc. Assist health providers in examination of patients by explaining procedures.
Reassess as a patient's condition warrant's including pre and post clinical procedures to evaluate response to treatment including pain. Collaboratively assess the patient's perception of the effectiveness of therapy. Performs blood glucose testing and records results using a glucometer. Performs other point of care tests as indicated by laboratory policy.
Assists in receiving of patients into the Outpatient Department; Retrieves and documents patient data/information through the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and in accordance with clinic policy and procedures. Physical Demands: The work involves walking, sitting, standing, reaching and bending in the assessment and treatment of patients.
There are no education requirements.
Yanibah.Yazza@ihs.gov · (602) 364-5219
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $45409 – $59031/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-04.
This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
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