Health Technician

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Technician to join their Acute Outpatient Nursing Division. This role involves providing essential support in the Ambulatory Infusion Center and Vascular Access Team, ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will possess specialized experience in phlebotomy and EKG procedures, along with a strong understanding of adult and geriatric patient needs. With a focus on teamwork and patient well-being, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a healthcare setting. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to grow your career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4 level.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques related to nursing duties.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality and timely delivery of care in the nursing team.
• Performing phlebotomy and EKG duties, and operating testing equipment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG duties

Patient positioning

Computer proficiency

Basic CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in relevant subjects

Tools

Testing equipment

Office machines

Job description

This position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the Acute Outpatient Nursing Division. The incumbent is assigned as a Health Technician (HT) for the Ambulatory Infusion Center (AIC), Vascular Access Team (VAT), Quick Draw (QD) services. The incumbent functions as a non-licensed member of the nursing team, responsible for ensuring the quality and timely delivery of care.

Duties

Major Duties: Clinical

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• May serve a probationary period.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• A complete application package, including Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable identification will be required for pre-employment (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued IDs that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be used as acceptable identification for employment.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 grade level, involving knowledge, methods, and techniques related to the duties of this position. This includes performing phlebotomy and EKG duties, understanding aging and growth principles relevant to adult and geriatric patients, recognizing abnormal respiratory status, setting up and operating testing equipment, adjusting equipment, positioning patients, and replenishing supplies. Proficiency in using computer programs and office machines is required. Certification in Basic CPR is also required.

OR

EDUCATION: Successfully completed a 4-year bachelor’s degree, with at least 24 semester hours in subjects related to the position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)

OR

COMBINATION of Education and Experience: Possess a combination of post-high school education and experience to meet the total experience requirements. Only education beyond the first 60 semester hours is credited. One academic year (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)

1 year of phlebotomy experience required.

Experience includes paid, unpaid, volunteer work, and service through programs like Peace Corps or AmeriCorps. Volunteer work is credited if it develops relevant skills and competencies.