Health Tech (Urology)

Veterans Health Administration

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 76,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Health Tech (Urology) in Richmond, VA, within the Nursing Service of the VISN 6 network. The role supports the Urology Clinic, rooms patients, records vital signs, and assists with cystoscopy and diagnostic procedures under RN/Urology Provider supervision.

The position involves patient education, instrument maintenance, and adherence to infection control policies, with a 8:00am–4:30pm schedule and non-virtual work. Federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with your application to verify education.
Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency for credit.
Education recognized by US Department of Education may be used for qualification.

Responsibilities

Rooms patients and records vital signs (height/weight) and reports abnormalities to RN or Urology Provider.
Observes and responds promptly to patients needing immediate urologic examination and treatment.
Performs room turnover and ensures supplies for subsequent appointments per Infection Control guidelines.
Performs cystoscopy-related tasks including patient identification and site verification per policy.
Performs screening and diagnostic studies including voiding trials and bladder ultrasound.
Instructs patients and family on intermittent self-catheterization and use of incontinence products.

Skills

Vital signs

Urinary catheterization

Cystoscopy assistance

Patient education

Infection control

Equipment maintenance

Education

Transcript evaluation requirements

Tools

Transrectal ultrasound

X-ray C-arm

Urodynamics equipment

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The position is in the Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Richmond VA Medical Center (VAMC), in Nursing Service. The Health Technician (Urology) reports directly to the Nurse Manager in the Interventional Procedure Clinics aligned under Perioperative Nursing Service. This position is at a full performance level, assigned to the Urology Clinic.

Key Responsibilities

Duties Include, but are not limited to: Clinical Duties Rooms patients and takes and records vital signs to include height/weight and reports abnormalities to the Registered Nurse (RN) or Urology Provider. Observes and responds promptly to patients requiring immediate urologic examination and treatment within scope of practice and ensures prompt attention from the RN and/or Urology Provider.

Performs room turnover between patients as per Infection Control guidelines and ensures supplies available for subsequent clinic appointment. Cystoscopy Suite Participates and performs proper patient identification and procedural site verification using universal protocol and time-out procedures per medical center policy.

Performs screening and diagnostic studies including voiding trials, bladder ultrasound for post void urination (USPVR), and post void catheterization (PVR) in both males and females. Performs urinary catheterizations on patients ranging from young adult to geriatrics, to include changing suprapubic catheters. Instructs patients and family members in the performance of intermittent self catheterization, use of incontinence productions, and personal hygiene.

Notifies RN and/or Urology Provider of issues/complications. Documents all patient education in patient medical record. Urodynamics Suite Performs medical record review for previous exams and other pertinent information prior to schedule exam using the proper screening protocol. Incumbent notifies RN of scheduling errors providing rationale.

Interviews patients and reviews records prior to procedure to determine presence of allergies or contraindications and explains methods of procedures. Operate and Maintain Equipment Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots equipment for urological procedures (transrectal ultrasound for prostate biopsy, x-ray plain film imaging/c-arm, and complex urodynamics). Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunction.

Recognizes potentially hazardous situations, i.e., frayed cords, water on the floor, and takes appropriate action by entering appropriate work order. Work Schedule: 8:00am- 4:30pmVirtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Tech (Urology)/PD01840A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $58374 – $75883/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-24.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.