Health Technician (Patient Transport)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Indian Health Service
• Department: Department of Health and Human Services
• Location: Shiprock, New Mexico
• Salary: $45409 – $59031/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 2
• Security Clearance: Other
• Date Posted: 2026-09-15
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-28

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Branch of Nursing Services at Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock Service Unit, Shiprock, New Mexico. The position serves as a Health Technician supporting various hospital units and provides patient transport services. Responsibilities include operating motor vehicles to safely transport patients, passengers, and supplies in support of nursing and hospital operations.

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Provides emergency support, including patient transfers, sitter duties, infection control, patient education, documentation, and maintaining a safe, clean clinical environment. Transports patients, supplies, and equipment throughout the facility and assists with admissions, discharges, room preparation, and safe patient movement using proper body mechanics.

Obtains and documents vital signs, EKGs, specimens, intake/output, and immunization needs; performs waived testing and noninvasive monitoring, identifies abnormal findings, and promptly reports concerns to professional staff.

Operates ambulances and government vehicles for inter-facility, airport, and patient transports; ensures passenger safety and comfort, follows traffic and safety regulations, navigates reservation roads and off-highway routes, and provides appropriate patient assistance during transport.

Performs vehicle safety inspections and preventive maintenance, reports malfunctions, refuels vehicles, maintains mileage and transport records, and completes required accident, service, repair, and patient transport documentation.

Requirements & Education

There are no education requirements.

Contact

dori.sombrero@ihs.gov · 928-697-4391

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $45409 – $59031/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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