Emergency Health Technician: Clinical & Admin Support

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is seeking a Health Technician to join the Emergency Service Section in Albuquerque. The role provides medical and administrative support to licensed staff, supporting procedures and patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must meet the IOR and have one year of specialized experience at GS-05 level, including equipment setup, patient care, data entry, and telephone duties. Closing date: 11/20/2026.

Qualifications

• Possess technician experience that requires application of knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-05, including setting up equipment, personal patient care, maintaining patient data in an automated system, assisting with patient tests and procedures, and answering phones.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and administrative support to licensed staff.
• Assist with patient tests and procedures and set up equipment for procedures.

Skills

Technician experience

Phone handling

Job description

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is seeking a Health Technician to join the Emergency Service Section in Albuquerque. The role provides medical and administrative support to licensed staff, supporting procedures and patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must meet the IOR and have one year of specialized experience at GS-05 level, including equipment setup, patient care, data entry, and telephone duties. Closing date: 11/20/2026.