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Health Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 32 days ago
On-site Memphis, TN $45K – $59K Apply by Jun 17, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The Health Technician (HT) position is located at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee. The HT is a member of the Medical/Surgical team and works under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The HT is responsible for observing, recording, and reporting changes in the patient's condition, as well as assisting in the development and ongoing revision of the patient-driven, holistic life care plan.
What You'll Do
- →The incumbent duties include but not limited to: Assist with vital signs, simple dressing changes, EKG's, assisting with procedures, phlebotomy, accu-checks, collects urine specimens as ordered and splinting.
- →Obtain lab specimens and transports blood, etc. to lab in accordance with lab regulations and standards.
- →Conduct patient interviews and records necessary information into CPRS.
- →Assist medical staff with or performs diagnostic procedures used to diagnose medical conditions.
- →Operate and maintains medical instruments and equipment for diagnostic and treatment procedures.
- →Secure patients' confidence and cooperation during medical procedures.
- →Determine technical factors, sets controls and operates equipment and instruments.
- →Assist in tracking and keeping a record of patients.
- →Provide general clerical/administrative support coordination work for the unit.
- →Work Schedule: 7:30am - 8:00pm & 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/PD50106A 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: 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 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: 6e81e279-f8a2-4e53-9a1a-d985a6665621
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