ER Health Technician: Critical Patient Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Health Technician (HCT) to perform a range of basic clinical and administrative tasks in the Emergency Department at the Orlando VA Medical Center.

The incumbent will collect health information, measure vital signs, and assist in routine patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Qualifications include at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level, proficiency in medical terminology, and strong communication with veterans and

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: one year at GS-5 level in clinical support roles.
• Interviewing patients to collect health information.
• Documenting vital signs and recognizing emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to collect health information and needs.
• Obtain and document patient vital signs and perform 12 Lead EKGs.
• Monitor patient status and report changes to RN/MD/NP/PA.
• Communicate with veterans and VA staff in a courteous manner.

Skills

Vital signs assessment

12 Lead EKG

Medical terminology

Customer service

Tools

12-Lead EKG

Medical equipment terminology

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Health Technician (HCT) to perform a range of basic clinical and administrative tasks in the Emergency Department at the Orlando VA Medical Center.

The incumbent will collect health information, measure vital signs, and assist in routine patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Qualifications include at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level, proficiency in medical terminology, and strong communication with veterans and