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Health Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted today
On-site Houston, TX $52K – $68K Apply by Jul 6, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ Trades
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This Health Technician serves as a Health Technician located in Diagnostic & Therapeutic Care Line Imaging Service at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, Texas. The Health Technician performs a variety of patient care and administrative tasks in a multi-faceted capacity to support Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Technologists (ADRTs).
What You'll Do
- →Duties: Assist with patient transfer for procedures and or exams, using patient lift or sliding board when needed.
- →Assist the registered nurse/CT technolgist with IV insertion and removals Assist with CT procedures by choosing the correct table accessories (head vs body) to coincide with the examination being performed, positioning the patient on the table, assist with contrast and saline prepartion, help patients on and off table.
- →Prepares patients for imaging procedures, including providing gown and instruction.
- →Places EKG leads on patients that require cardiac gating Receives request for procedures, interprets the request, and verifies exam-related documents for accuracy.
- →Obtains a protocol for imaging order from radiologist.
- →Confirms patient identity using two identifiers (patient name and SSN or DOB).
- →Identifies non-verbal patients by wristband and by verification from a family member, caregiver or healthcare provider.
- →Observes patients during & between exams, addressing any discomfort and monitor potential issues.
- →Transports patients to and from radiology, nursing units, the emergency room, and other areas within the department using appropriate transport methods (DTCL, lobby, etc.).
- →Recognizes emergency situations and responds appropriately by acting, activating code blue, calling a registered nurse/physican, and initiation emergency measures, including CPR.
- →Prepares and restocks exam rooms before and after each patient, ensuring a clean and sanitary clinical environment.
- →Provides answers to diagnostic imaging service questions.
- →Educates competent patients, caregivers, or family members about exams and potential hazards associated with them, explaining in clear, understandable terms.
- →Coordinates with staff to effectively schedule and manage patient exams and appointments.
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: Physical demands are usually moderate: Lifting objects up to 40 pounds, moving specialized equipment and assisting patients from a stretcher, hospital bed or wheelchair to a procedure or scan table.
- ✓Occasionally, the technician assists with the moving of heavy equipment or large patients, but this is done with the assistance of others to minimize the danger to the individual.
- ✓The incumbent must also work at a computer desk at times.
- ✓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 or 2-year trial 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 whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
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