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Health Technician- Diagnostic Therapeutic Care Line
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Houston, TX $52K – $68K Apply by Oct 9, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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Health Technician in the Diagnostic & Therapeutic Care Line Imaging Service. Performs a variety of patient care and administrative tasks in multi-faceted capacity to support Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Technologists (ADRTs),and radiologists, ensuring the efficient operation of the imaging department and delivery of high quality patient care.
What You'll Do
- →Receives request for procedures, interprets the request, and verifies exam related documents for accuracy.
- →Confirms patient identity using two identifiers (patient name and social security number or date of birth) in accordance with VA directives.
- →Performs thorough clinical assessments to evaluate the patient's needs, including noting any specific instructions or conditions such as allergies to contrast media, claustrophobia, or inability to lie flat.
- →Removes intravenous (IV) catheters (as trained) and provides post-procedure instructions to the patient Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-9:30pm (subject to change based on facility needs) Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Health Technician- Diagnostic Therapeutic Care Line/PD04158-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓You 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: Physical demands are usually moderate.
- ✓Lifting objects up to 40 pounds, moving specialized equipment and assisting patients from a stretcher, hospital bed or wheelchair to a procedure scan table.
- ✓Occasionally, the technician assists with moving of heavy equipment or large patients, but this is done with the assistance of others to minimize the danger to the individual.
- ✓Must work at computer desk at times.
- ✓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.
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