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Health Technician (OA)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-siteReno, NV$51K – $66KApply by Jun 1, 2026Health Aid And TechnicianESFJISFJISFPISTJHealthcareTrades
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The primary purpose of the position is to assist the primary nurse with patient care, receives and directs patients, answers routine inquiries. Determines nature of inquiry and independently responds to all administrative questions, and assists patients, visitors and others requesting information, guidance, or referral for special assistance.
What You'll Do
- →DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
- →Major Duties Include: Performs direct patient care including personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, safety, etc.
- →Receives and directs patients, answers routine inquiries and makes referrals.
- →Receives and responds to a number of unclear inquires form patients concerning a variety of medical personnel and administrative matters.
- →Maintains stock of supplies and sterility of instruments.
- →Performs or assists Triage staff with diagnostic procedures including EKGs, venipunctures, and alcohol breathalyzer used to diagnose medical conditions.
- →Assists in the performance of or independently performs procedures such as insertion of urinary catheters and intravenous catheters.
- →Performs patient care procedures such as collection of specimens, applying dressings, and adjusting supportive equipment.
- →Performs duties in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable laws and policies.
- →Instructs patients in crutch, walker and or cane use and ensures correct fitting of equipment.
- →Performs duties involving customer service and or public liaison.
- →Performs duties in accordance to applicable safety precautions and infection control.
- →Operate emergency department equipment such as Telemetry and automated external defibrillator (AED).
- →Provides general clerical/administrative support coordination work for the Triage area.
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 dentification 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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 26da4894-2c80-4042-8c9b-90f9aa2a9eea
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