The HT position performs direct patient care tasks and clinical procedures that do not require the judgment of a licensed health care professional within VA SD facility. It functions day to day under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the Nurse Manager in the assigned clinical area for administrative and overall technical supervision.
It functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team in a progressive care, critical care, and/or emergency department setting.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Supports professional, licensed providers, both nurses and physicians in designated clinical area using diagnostic and therapeutic medical instruments and equipment to perform non-invasive Electrocardiograms, Spirometry tests, Visual Acuity Screenings, and Bladder Scans according to established procedures.
Performs Point of Care (POC) testing using glucometer and I-Stat devices and CLIA-waived testing as authorized, according to established unit procedures. Documents treatments, procedures, and/or telemetry identification conducted by the incumbent in the electronic medical record. Prepares and sets up equipment, etc., for procedures performed by licensed providers, including laceration repair, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, etc.
Assists professional, licensed providers, including nursing staff and physicians, in the care and treatment of the critically ill and those with emergent needs.
Reports observations of the condition of acute or chronic phase patients such as excessive vomiting, bleeding, type and amount of drainage; deviation in baseline cardiac rhythm, pulse, skin tone and integrity, respiration, temperature, blood pressure, protection and patency of airway; changes in wounds and reaction to treatments per protocol.
Identifies life-threatening dysrhythmias; activates the appropriate codes and/or steps required to call for definitive help; initiates appropriate action according to established procedures. Performs Basic Life Support, including the operation of the Automated External Defibrillator (or equivalent). Responds to emergency mental health situations, where danger of physical attack by patients requires special training.
Performs simple personal care duties such as bathing; demonstrates nursing standards for patient hygiene including bathing, oral, nail, and hair care. Performs basic personal nursing care that requires knowledge of standardized procedures such as performance of active/passive range-of-motion activities, ensuring that catheters and oxygen cannula, etc., remain intact. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Various schedule may include 7:00am to 3:30pm, or 11:00am to 7:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Health Technician/PD12144A Physical Requirements: None. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO).
Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.
Jorge.Delarosa@va.gov · 480-232-7991
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $46533 – $67432/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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