Health Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico VA Healthcare Network is recruiting a Health Technician to provide medical and administrative support in Nursing Specialty Clinics within the New Mexico VA Health Care System. The role includes clinical tasks such as EKGs, vital signs, specimen collection, and administering influenza immunizations under supervision.

Responsibilities include operating medical equipment, documenting results in CPRS GUI, and supporting health care professionals in diagnosis and treatment.

Qualifications

• Must meet GS-06 level; no educational substitution.
• Experience providing nursing support and using CPRS in a clinical setting.
• Ability to perform and document routine diagnostic tests and vital signs.
• Proficiency with operating and maintaining medical instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical and administrative support in Nursing Specialty Clinics.
• Performs technical tasks such as EKGs, bladder ultrasounds, specimen collection, vital signs, and influenza immunizations.
• Operates and maintains medical instruments and equipment used in diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Documents procedures and results in CPRS GUI; notifies clinician of abnormalities.
• Provides training to new clinic staff on equipment used and assists health care professionals in patient care.
• Assists with preventive health measures and patient education as part of care delivery.

Skills

EKG

Vital signs

Specimen collection

CPRS GUI

Patient care

Education

GS-06 level requirement

Tools

CPRS GUI

EKG machine

CBG monitor

ABI Doppler

Bladder scan

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The New Mexico VA Healthcare Network is recruiting a Health Technician. The Health Technician is located in Nursing Specialty Service, Nursing Specialty Clinic Section of the New Mexico VA Health Care System. The primary purpose of the position is to provide medical and administrative support assistance in the Nursing Specialty Clinics.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to: Provides support to the clinics by performing technical and administrative tasks.

Technical tasks, such as EKGs, bladder ultrasounds, ear irrigation, specimen collection of urine/blood, vital signs including oxygen saturation and abdominal girths, height and weight measurements, peak flow, orthostatic blood pressure, visual acuity, CBGs and downloading glucometers, monofilament foot exams and influenza immunizations for both the PACT team and Annual Facility Influenza Clinic which covers both employees and veterans.

Operates and maintains medical instruments and equipment for diagnostic and treatment procedures such as, EKG machines, CBG monitors, ABI dopplers, bladder scans, spirometers, vital sign monitors, etc. Operating guidelines to determine technical factors, sets controls, calibrates, and operates equipment and instruments such as EKG machine, CBG monitor, ABI doppler, bladder scan, and vital signs monitor.

Incumbent sets up and adjusts any required accessory equipment for the aforementioned equipment and instruments. Adjusts equipment placement for patient's comfort if needed.

Incumbent utilizes knowledge base, general instructions and guidelines to perform a variety of routine and difficult diagnostic tests and procedures such as CBG, orthostatic blood pressure, oxygen saturation, visual acuity, 12‑lead EKG, ABI, PFT, bladder scan for post void residual and monofilament foot exams (diabetic patients), vital signs; documents aforementioned test results in Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) Graphic User Interface (GUI).

Notifies health care professional of any abnormal or unusual results. Independently cleans exam rooms and re‑stocks supplies as indicated by the needs of the patient or health care professional. Orders and maintains all supplies utilized in the clinic. Observes patient during procedures and identifies changes in patient condition; monitors patient for adverse reactions and takes corrective action based on established policy and knowledge base.

Incumbent performs any prerequisite tests on patients prior to procedures and notifies health care professional of any abnormal results. Provides training to new clinic staff regarding equipment or instruments used. Provides assistance of a technical, specialized or support nature to health care professionals in the diagnosis or treatment of patient illnesses or medical conditions.

Supports health care professionals in tests and procedures to diagnose and treat medical conditions. Collects and labels specimens (blood, urine, sputum, stool) for testing. Incumbent documents in CPRS GUI all procedures/treatments performed. Utilizes equipment to administer prescribed treatments such as ear irrigation. Provides oxygen therapy based on established guidelines; notifies health care professional of abnormal readings.

Documents all specimens collected in CPRS GUI.

Provides technical assistance utilizing established guidelines and under the immediate supervision of the health care professional to complete assignments related to preventative health care measures that are included in the External Peer Review Program (EPRP), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), Medical Center Performance Improvement (PI) indicators and nationally established performance measure goals.

These assignments include documenting in CPRS GUI patient education provided relating to preventative health care measures such as cancer screening, alcohol and tobacco use, diabetes care, COPD, depression screening, CHF, and advance directives. Documents patient information relating to pre‑testing or post‑procedure activities.

Incumbent performs direct patient support to include gathering information from patients, providing personal patient care and patient education on home use of medical equipment such as glucometers, blood pressure monitors, peak flow meters, etc. Provides assistance to patients with bowel and/or bladder needs. Promotes physical independence of patient by encouraging and teaching patient self‑care techniques and activities.

Incumbent applies/adjusts immobilization devices to stabilize extremity. Work Schedule: Rotating tour 8:00am- 4:30pm / 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/PD10189A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level.

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 $45901 – $59671/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

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