The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare Center is recruiting for a Health Technician-Patient Care Services to perform various routine and non-routine patient care activities, procedures and tasks.
MAJOR DUTIES Diagnostic Testing and Therapeutic Processes. 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 and Bladder Scans according to established procedures. Applies basic orthopedic splints and performs dressing changes in designated areas.
Performs phlebotomy in designate Point of Care (POC) testing using glucometer and I-Stat devices and CLI authorized, according to established unit procedures. Documents treatment and/or telemetry identification conducted by the incumbent in the electronic medical record. Care and treatment of patients with critical and emergent conditions.
The incumbent assists professional, licensed providers, including nursing staff and physicians, in the care and treatment of the critically ill and those with emergent needs. Observes and reports to the provider changes in patient behavior, attitude, bodily complaints, and appearance.
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; and changes in wounds. Care and treatment of patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions.
The incumbent provides non-professional nursing care to patients experiencing extremes of behavior on a regular and recurring basis. When patients express or display suicidal ideation, the incumbent intervenes by utilizing techniques per established procedures to keep the patient safe, and maintain personal safety, while awaiting assistance. Personal Patient Care. The incumbent performs a wide variety of duties aimed at increasing the comfort and spirit of the patient.
In the absence of or non-availability of medical escort staff, the incumbent transports patients via wheelchair or gurney, accompanying ambulatory patients who need assistance reporting to various areas within the hospital, including clinics, diagnostic areas, and treatment areas. Performs simple personal care duties such as bathing; demonstrates nursing standards for patient hygiene including bathing, oral, nail, and hair care.
Assists patients with physical limitations such as swallowing disorders with meals. Assists patients with toileting needs, providing incontinent care as necessary.
Preferred Experience: 1 year as a Health Technician Work Schedule: 07:30pm - 08:00am Full Time, Night Shift, with (six) 12-hour shifts of 07:30 pm- 08:00 am and (one) 8-hour shift of 11:30pm - 08:00am per pay period with Rotating Weekends and Holidays Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/PD92902A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
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.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Jami.Umstead@va.gov · 7347697100
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $50087 – $65113/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-21.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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