Emergency Department Health Tech: RN Support & Patient Transport

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health system in North Florida/South Georgia seeks a Health Technician (GS-6) to assist RNs in the Emergency Department at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL and Lake City VA Medical Center in Lake City, FL. The role includes patient transport, phlebotomy, and equipment checks to ensure rapid response to emergencies.

Qualified candidates must meet IOR 0640 and have GS-6 specialized experience (1 year at GS-5). Closing date is 10/26/2026.

Qualifications

• IOR 0640 applies to Health Aid and Technician Series; this position requires applying the knowledge and techniques of the role.
• GS-6 specialized experience: 1 year at GS-5 level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs in transporting patients to Critical Care areas and telemetry.
• Recognize emergencies and respond by seeking and providing assistance.
• Track equipment malfunctions and repair reusable medical equipment (RME).
• Perform phlebotomy/specimen collection and transport specimens.
• Restock and check crash carts and airway boxes.

Skills

RN assistance

Patient transport

Emergency response

Phlebotomy

Medical equipment

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health system in North Florida/South Georgia seeks a Health Technician (GS-6) to assist RNs in the Emergency Department at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL and Lake City VA Medical Center in Lake City, FL. The role includes patient transport, phlebotomy, and equipment checks to ensure rapid response to emergencies.

Qualified candidates must meet IOR 0640 and have GS-6 specialized experience (1 year at GS-5). Closing date is 10/26/2026.