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Health Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 11 days ago
On-site Hines, IL $51K – $66K Apply by Sep 8, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The Health Care Technician position at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL is organizationally aligned with Nursing Service. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, this role encompasses both direct and indirect patient care activities, as well as related support functions. Individuals in this position are required to demonstrate strong powers of observation, perception, and judgment. They must also show initiative and pay meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of their duties.
What You'll Do
- →The Health Care Technician provides a diverse range of clinical services supportive of the delivery of quality patient care.
- →The position combines duties that aid licensed nursing personnel and other medical technicians.
- →Under the general guidance and supervision of registered nurses, the Health Care Technician carries out specific direct and indirect patient care assignments and supportive functions to assist in providing total patient care services.
- →The Health Care Technician reports directly to the Nurse Manager, maintaining a clear line of accountability and communication within the Nursing Service.
- →Duties include, but are not limited to: Establishes helpful relationships with patients and others; interacts in a courteous manner; explains patient care provided.
- →Provides emotional support, friendly assistance, sympathetic understanding, and encouragement to patients/families.
- →Performs, reports, and records measurements, such as vital signs, intake and output, pulse oximetry, bladder scan, glucose finger stick, and other parameters.
- →Identifies obvious patient problems, symptoms, behavioral changes, and deviations from normal in a timely manner to the appropriate Registered Nurse.
- →Performs EKG as directed and provides results to the Registered Nurse.
- →Assist nurses/physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed on the unit.
- →Safely transports patients to off-unit appointments in the absence of an escort.
- →Serves as patient care observer (when necessary) in accordance with established Medical Center guidelines.
- →Assists in monitoring the Environment of Care for cleanliness, rooms free of clutter, and ensuring patients' belongings are within reach.
- →Follows policies and procedures to ensure safety for patients, staff, and self.
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.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓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).
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Job ID: 80f6f2e2-4255-42e7-a0a3-eb1d2514ffa8
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