Emergency Dept Health Technician - Critical Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Health Technician assigned to the Emergency Department within Patient Care Services. This role supports the Nursing - Inpatient Medical/Surgical and Critical Care Team with technical and clinical duties to assist in patient care.

Qualifying requires one year of specialized experience at GS-05 level, competency in vital signs, infection control, and effective communication with patients and staff. Transcripts may be required for education background.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-05 grade level in Federal service that has required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of this position.
• Familiarity with obtaining vital signs and providing information to nursing staff.
• Knowledge of infection control principles, safety, and universal precautions.
• Experience with demonstrating appropriate behavior, effective therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists medical and nursing staff through technical, specialized or support services for the diagnosing or treatment of patient illnesses or medical conditions.
• Performs clerical and clinical duties in a medical/healthcare environment.
• Collects and labels specimens; takes and records vital signs; uses diagnostic and therapeutic medical instruments and equipment.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Health Technician assigned to the Emergency Department within Patient Care Services. This role supports the Nursing - Inpatient Medical/Surgical and Critical Care Team with technical and clinical duties to assist in patient care.

Qualifying requires one year of specialized experience at GS-05 level, competency in vital signs, infection control, and effective communication with patients and staff. Transcripts may be required for education background.