About this role
Job SummaryThe Health Technician (HT) works as a member of the Nursing- Inpatient Mental Health Team. The Health Technician assists medical and nursing staff through technical, specialized or support services for the diagnosing or treatment of patient illnesses or medical conditions. The HT is responsible for the clinical and clerical functions of resident care to promote timely and efficient resident care at the Domiciliary.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/14/2026. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Individual Occupation Requirement: Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled. English Language Proficiency Requirement: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to perform the duties of this position. In addition to the above requirements, in order to qualify for this position at the GS-6 level, you must meet one of the following minimum qualifications, Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Skill and precision in using phlebotomy needles, tools, materials, and equipment; Performing diagnostic support duties such as taking, recording, and reporting vital sign deviations to provider; Obtaining specimens and labeling specimens for the laboratory; making gross visual observations and identifying subtle changes regarding patient's condition, documenting observations and communicating to practitioners; Using hot and cold packs, changing sterile dressings, caring for patients and giving treatments that require auxiliary equipment; Performing a variety of specialized tests and procedures such as monofilament testing, and doppler exam of the extremity artery, Gathering diagnostic information using specialized equipment such as pulse oximetry, bladder scanner and ECG Machine. This experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit. OR, Education: Half a year of graduate education (usually 9 semester hours) that is directly related to the work of this position. One full year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent one year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the one year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. Transcripts required???????. OR, Combination: An equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. Transcripts required, and experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Major DutiesDuties Included but not limited to: Assists in the operation of the domiciliary living units by providing administrative support to domiciliary residents and treatment team members. Manages scheduling, medical data, resident movement and ensures that all medical information from telephone calls is communicated to appropriate team member and entered into the computerized patient record system. Provides administrative and technical support to the core and expanded teams and prepares program forms as needed. Knowledge of resident admission, transfer, discharge and outpatient processing eligibility and procedures. Initiates administrative activities pertaining to the functioning of treatment teams, including appropriate resident/team scheduling. Assists in the efficient running of the Domiciliary. Receives and directs resident and visitors and responds to routine inquiries, receives, and processes all telephone calls and messages for the team. Files all medical record information and correspondence in resident records as needed and assures that resident's demographic information is accurate. Supports team and performs clerical duties (faxing, scanning, mail) Conducts vital sign assessments and provide information to nursing staff. Weight, vital signs Collects specimens from residents in the program and transports them to the main campus. Glucometer and other patient care -related equipment including calibration and documentation. Simple dressing changes and venipuncture. Completes clinical reminders. Refrigerator/freezer temperature checks, documentation, and appropriate corrective actions Obtain and package lab samples. Obtains EKG readings and uploads results to Cardiology for interpretation. Assumes responsibility for checking all instruments and equipment for needed repairs, maintenance, and replacement. Assists with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning resident, ensuring comfort and privacy. Monitors resident during the procedure. Performs AED checks. Serves as the initial contact for patients seeking medical care. And other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am-7:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/PD93027A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedRequirementsYou must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.