The full performance, Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) Generalist is assigned to the Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This position serves as an advance technician for outpatient care settings such as; primary care, mental health, and specialty clinics. As an ICT Generalist the incumbent may serve in a medical center, community-based outpatient clinic (cboc), mobile medical unit or may have virtual/remote assignments.
The incumbent performs ongoing patient care duties in an outpatient clinical setting. These tasks are not all inclusive and require the demonstration of appropriate training and documented competence prior to their performance. The incumbent may assist with or perform other related approved technical health care procedures under the direction and supervision of the licensed personnel as competency is demonstrated and documented.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Assist orthopedic providers during exams, procedures, and post-operative care. Apply, remove, and assess orthopedic devices (casts, splints, braces). Perform neurovascular assessments and reinforce safety and infection-control protocols. Provide basic wound care, dressing changes, and pre-/post-operative care instructions. Prepare exam/procedure rooms, maintain orthopedic instruments and supplies.
Support diagnostic processes (e.g., X-rays when trained/credentialed). Coordinate patient care, reinforce provider instructions, and maintain documentation. Educate patients/families on device care, mobility safety, and orthopedic recovery. Skill in casting, splinting, sterile technique, orthopedic device management, and patient communication. Patient Screening:Performing observation-based screening and collecting patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel.
This may involve completing clinical reminders, obtaining patient health history, chief complaints, medication history, and identification of health-related conditions that may impact the patient's health status. Clinical Tasks:Assists outpatient licensed staff with the delivery of care to patients with complex, specialized, and potentially life-threatening situations.
The incumbent assists licensed staff with preparing patients for medical evaluation, setting up equipment, passing instruments and providing treatment during in person or virtual visits. The incumbent operates specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes. The incumbent is responsible for collecting a wide range of specimens and preparing them for transfer to processing.
Observes patient status and keeps licensed clinical staff informed of any change in condition. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00 to 4:30 pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Intermediate Care Technician/PD99968S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
Nerissa.Mckinnie@va.gov · 706-434-9315
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $57736 – $75059/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-19 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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