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Health Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-siteNorth Chicago, IL$46K – $59KApply by May 21, 2026Health Aid And TechnicianESFJISFJISFPISTJTrades
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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 (East Campus); a 1c complexity facility. The primary purpose of this position is to provide immunizations and documentation support to Navy recruits at Recruit Training Command in a safe and competent manner. The Health Technician processes patients through close patient interaction in an efficient manner, and guarantees patient privacy.
What You'll Do
- →The Health Technician processes patients through USS Red Rover close patient interaction in a tactful, courteous, professional, and efficient manner, while guaranteeing patient privacy.
- →Safeguards all protected health information (PHI), at all times, through compliance with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPPA).
- →Responsible for confirming patient identity and screening for contraindications, the health technician will provide prescribed vaccines and medications to eligible patients.
- →Vaccines and medications are given under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
- →Administers oral, intradermal, intranasal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medication; with proper dosage drawn up as ordered by provider or specification in the standing orders.
- →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).
- →Due to potential for allergy and other adverse reactions from vaccination, incumbent screens patients for contraindications before every vaccination.
- →Patients that have received vaccines are observed for a minimum of (15) fifteen minutes post-vaccination.
- →Recognizes vaccination or injection-related adverse health effects ranging from vaso-vagal response to anaphylaxis.
- →Responds calmly and appropriately in an emergency.
- →Promotes and assists in the dissemination of information to patients regarding vaccine information, instructions on what to do if reactions occur post-vaccination.
- →Disseminates information regarding disease prevention through proper vaccinations.
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.
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details.
- ✓Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
- ✓Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable.
- ✓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.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
Personality Fit
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