Health Technician

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

📍 Albuquerque, New Mexico 💰 $45901 – $59671/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Salary: $45901 – $59671/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Other
Date Posted: 2026-09-11
Application Deadline: 2026-09-18

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Job Summary

The New Mexico VA Healthcare System is recruiting for a Health Technician (HT) located within Surgical Service. The incumbent will perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of clinic operations.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to: Perform a wide variety of direct patient care tasks in support of multiple surgical specialties including podiatry, orthopedics, vascular, general surgery, wound care, cardiothoracic, and plastics under the supervision of an RN. Chart appropriate history, findings, and treatments in outpatient records as directed by the supervising RN. Assure stock levels and care of all instruments in the surgical specialty clinic.

Answer inquires of other personnel in clinic. Take and report vital signs and weight as directed. Perform routine clerical functions as needed across multiple software applications. Perform clinical support functions as needed in fast paced multidisciplinary environment. Take and pass a basic nail & foot care course to assist in the podiatric nail clinic. Use of various clinical sets such as EKG, blood draw, bladder scan, sterile field prep.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:0pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/PD04970A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contact

Brittaney.Parks@va.gov · 361-277-5288

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $45901 – $59671/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

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