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Health Technician (Immunizations)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 13 days ago
On-site North Chicago, IL $46K – $59K Apply by Sep 11, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ Trades
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This position is located in the Branch Health Clinic USS Red Rover, located at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, Illinois. The Health Technician in this position provides immunizations and documentation support to Navy recruits at Recruit Training Command, and processes patients through USS Red Rover close patient interaction in a tactful, courteous, professional, and efficient manner, while guaranteeing patient privacy.
What You'll Do
- →Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Confirms patient identity and screening for contraindications.
- →Administers oral, intradermal, intranasal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medication.
- →Records administered vaccinations and medications into the Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA) electronic medical record, and hard copy medical record.
- →Records immunizations for active-duty members in the Medical Readiness Reporting System (MRRS).
- →Educates patients regarding each vaccine prior to administration in accordance with the vaccination information statements (VIS).
- →Observes patients post-vaccination, recognizing vaccination or injection-related adverse health effects ranging from vaso-vagal response to anaphylaxis.
- →Disseminates information to patients regarding vaccine information, instructions on what to do if reactions occur post-vaccination and information regarding disease prevention through proper vaccinations.
- →Operates specialized medical equipment associated with the assigned clinic and commensurate with training (including AED, pulse oximeter, blood pressure cuff, electronic thermometer, oxygen administration, wheelchairs, etc.).
- →Enters and retrieves data from vaccination and health records and databases.
- →Maintains stock levels of all equipment, forms, and consumable supplies necessary to fulfil the purpose of the immunization section.
- →Provides administrative support to include accurate maintenance of logs and tracking databases, patient reception, and answering telephones.
- →Complies with DoD and Navy directives applicable to infection control, hand hygiene, and needle stick prevention.
- →Maintains daily log of patients visits and prepares recurring reports as required by higher headquarters.
- →Maintains a functional database and updates the database daily.
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: 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 or 2-year trial 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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