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Health Technician (Clinical Assistant)
Indian Health Service · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Lodge Grass, MT $37K – $53K Apply by Sep 24, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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This position provides patient screen, clinical assistance, routine technical support and related administrative services under established protocols. The incumbent performs recurring clinical assistant duties with documented competency, refers unusual or unfamiliar situations to the nurse, provider, supervisor or designee and receives additional instructions for new, difficult or higher- risk assignments. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
What You'll Do
- →Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Health Technician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Receives, screens, and rooms patients; obtains and records routine vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, pain screening, weight, height, and other information as directed.
- →Prepares exam rooms, supplies, equipment, and patients for routine examinations and procedures.
- →Performs routine clinical support tasks within direct instructions and documented competency.
- →Provides routine basic care support, such as assisting with ambulation, transfers, positioning, comfort measures, and use of simple braces, dressings, or equipment as directed.
- →Recognizes and reports unusual or abnormal patient conditions, patient reactions, safety concerns, equipment problems, or deviations from expected conditions to the nurse, provider, supervisor or designee.
- →Assists in emergency situations by obtaining equipment, calling for assistance, initiating CPR, or basic life support when certified, and following the directions of licensed staff.
- →Performs routine clerical and technical support tasks, including answering telephones, taking messages, filing, preparing forms, locating records, and supporting patient check-in or check-out processes when directed.
- →Provides routine basic instructions or patient education materials within established parameters and under the direction of the nurse, provider, or supervisor.
Requirements
- ✓Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S.
- ✓Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
- ✓Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
- ✓You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
- ✓Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
- ✓A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
- ✓Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
- ✓Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
- ✓Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
- ✓Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
- ✓Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
- ✓Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Personality Fit
Job ID: 54753b72-bc07-4ca5-b75e-fcbe8dd32921
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