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Health Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 6 days ago
On-site Palo Alto, CA $57K – $74K Apply by Sep 17, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The position works at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Nursing Service, SHBS, and works closely with nurses, physicians, and other members of the acute care team. The Health Technician provides clinical, programmatic, technical, and clerical support in the interdisciplinary inpatient setting. The incumbent performs basic care for patients under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor and/or designee, and in collaboration with medical providers.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Interview patients to complete basic health screening, as well as perform radiology procedures such as MRI and CT.
- →Collects patient data specific to health care needs, including vital signs, pain level, weight, height, functional status, and observation of overall condition.
- →Assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and exams by preparing patients, ensuring privacy, and applying aseptic principles.
- →Works with Sterile Processing Service (SPS) and Biomedical Engineering on ongoing inventory of expired items and equipment maintenance.
- →The incumbent will assist in data collection, patient scheduling, and consult recall, and comply with VA and National Patient Confidentiality and Privacy Guidelines and scheduling requirements.
- →FACTOR 1: Knowledge Required by the Position: The incumbent must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the duties of the position, including those necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- →Must have academic and clinical training in the many techniques and tests utilized within acute care and radiology settings.
- →Standardized training and tests will be provided to the incumbent for the AvaSys Telesitter System and will be measured in his/her annual performance.
- →FACTOR 2: Supervisory Controls: Incumbent reports directly to the Nurse Manager or the Nursing Supervisors.
- →The supervisor will do periodic consultations and reviews to ensure all required procedures are being performed appropriately and safely by the incumbent.
- →Written and /or verbal assignments are provided.
- →FACTOR 3: Guidelines: Written and oral guidelines and instructions provide the basis for guidelines in performing the work.
- →In addition, standard operating procedures unique to individual test/instrumentation are available for guidance.
- →Appropriate independent judgment is expected in providing the highest quality service possible and in managing multiple tasks in a restricted timeframe.
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.
- ✓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- or 2-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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Benefits
- ★A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
- ★As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
- ★Learn more about federal benefits
Personality Fit
Job ID: 0d09eecb-13d1-47b7-96cf-826c344fd176
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