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Health Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Atlanta, GA $58K – $75K Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ Trades
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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans
What You'll Do
- →Duties: The incumbent maintains the overall cleanliness and readiness of patient care areas, performing routine cleaning and basic maintenance of clinical equipment.
- →They are responsible for ordering, stocking, and monitoring pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to ensure adequate inventories that support ongoing clinical operations.
- →The position requires a strong working knowledge of the DHCP mainframe system and related PC applications used in patient care and daily clinic workflows.
- →With this knowledge, the employee is able to recognize the urgency of clinical needs, respond appropriately to both routine and unique situations, and support the continuous flow of patient care activities.
- →Work is performed with a high level of independence and minimal direct supervision.
- →While the Coordinator of the Ambulatory Surgery Program provides overall direction, the incumbent exercises significant initiative and sound judgment to manage daily duties and resolve non-recurring issues.
- →They consistently demonstrate the ability to initiate necessary actions and maintain clinic operations without constant oversight.
- →The employee follows a variety of written and verbal guidelines, including medical records, physician instructions, clinical policies, VHA/VAMC regulations, directives, and reference materials.
- →They proactively consult appropriate information sources as needed to ensure accurate and compliant task completion.
- →Duties span a broad range of clinical and administrative functions that require independent judgment, technical knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple demands simultaneously.
- →The incumbent supports special projects when assigned and adapts to the dynamic needs of the perioperative environment.
- →The overall purpose of the position is to ensure the proper processing, preparation, and coordination of surgical patients, while contributing to the effective functioning of the clinic.
- →By maintaining operational flow and supporting direct patient care areas, the employee plays a vital role in safeguarding the welfare of patients.
- →Promotion potential exists to the full performance level once all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met, though promotion is not guaranteed Work Schedule: 9 am to 7:30 pm.
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.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 the 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: Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position.
- ✓One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7.
- ✓Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meet the requirements for GS-9.
Personality Fit
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