Advanced Emergency Department Care Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is seeking an Intermediate Care Technician to serve as an advanced ED technician, providing patient care for those presenting for treatment. This is an open continuous announcement with ongoing qualification review until the vacancy is filled.

Qualifications include specialized experience at or above GS-07 level or education substitutions as outlined in VA standards, plus English proficiency for direct patient care.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in emergency patient care, including injections, wound care, and acute treatments.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and emergency protocols.
• Ability to monitor and respond to rapid changes in patient condition.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications via multiple routes as directed by clinicians.
• Perform minor procedures and administer treatments to support acute care.
• Order and interpret simple diagnostic studies under supervision.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Medical terminology

Patient monitoring

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate-level healthcare education

Job description

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is seeking an Intermediate Care Technician to serve as an advanced ED technician, providing patient care for those presenting for treatment. This is an open continuous announcement with ongoing qualification review until the vacancy is filled.

Qualifications include specialized experience at or above GS-07 level or education substitutions as outlined in VA standards, plus English proficiency for direct patient care.