Clinical Support Technician: EKGs, Vitals & Patient Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico VA Healthcare Network is recruiting a Health Technician to provide medical and administrative support in Nursing Specialty Clinics within the New Mexico VA Health Care System. The role includes clinical tasks such as EKGs, vital signs, specimen collection, and administering influenza immunizations under supervision.

Responsibilities include operating medical equipment, documenting results in CPRS GUI, and supporting health care professionals in diagnosis and treatment.

Qualifications

• Must meet GS-06 level; no educational substitution.
• Experience providing nursing support and using CPRS in a clinical setting.
• Ability to perform and document routine diagnostic tests and vital signs.
• Proficiency with operating and maintaining medical instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical and administrative support in Nursing Specialty Clinics.
• Performs technical tasks such as EKGs, bladder ultrasounds, specimen collection, vital signs, and influenza immunizations.
• Operates and maintains medical instruments and equipment used in diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Documents procedures and results in CPRS GUI; notifies clinician of abnormalities.
• Provides training to new clinic staff on equipment used and assists health care professionals in patient care.
• Assists with preventive health measures and patient education as part of care delivery.

Skills

EKG

Vital signs

Specimen collection

CPRS GUI

Patient care

Education

GS-06 level requirement

Tools

CPRS GUI

EKG machine

CBG monitor

ABI Doppler

Bladder scan

Job description

The New Mexico VA Healthcare Network is recruiting a Health Technician to provide medical and administrative support in Nursing Specialty Clinics within the New Mexico VA Health Care System. The role includes clinical tasks such as EKGs, vital signs, specimen collection, and administering influenza immunizations under supervision.

Responsibilities include operating medical equipment, documenting results in CPRS GUI, and supporting health care professionals in diagnosis and treatment.