Health Technician

Spectrum Healthcare Resources; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Resources seeks a Health Technician to support the Radiology/Imaging Department at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in North Las Vegas, NV. This position focuses on patient care, transport, and administrative support.

The role works with physicians, nurses, and technologists to ensure safe, efficient care for Veterans. Requires BLS certification and willingness to work days, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience in a healthcare, hospital, radiology, or clinical setting preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work days, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to pass required VA background and credentialing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely throughout the medical center using wheelchairs, stretchers, and other transport equipment.
• Assist with patient positioning and preparation for imaging procedures.
• Support clinical staff during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Monitor patient safety and promptly report changes in condition.
• Respond to emergencies and perform CPR when required.
• Maintain patient records, process documentation, and support imaging department workflows.
• Answer phones, assist patients and visitors, and provide general administrative support.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Potential Opportunity: Health Technician

Contingent Upon Contract Award

Our organization is pursuing a contract to provide staffing services to the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS). This position is a potential opening and is contingent upon contract award and successful completion of all required onboarding, credentialing, and background screening requirements.

Location

• Primary Location: VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, 6900 N. Pecos Road, North Las Vegas, NV 89086
• May be required to support additional VASNHS facilities or clinics as assigned.

Position Summary

The Health Technician provides patient care support, patient transportation, and administrative assistance within the Radiology/Imaging Department. Working closely with physicians, nurses, and technologists, this role helps ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care for Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely throughout the medical center using wheelchairs, stretchers, and other transport equipment.
• Assist with patient positioning and preparation for imaging procedures.
• Support clinical staff during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Monitor patient safety and promptly report changes in condition.
• Respond to emergencies and perform CPR when required.
• Maintain patient records, process documentation, and support imaging department workflows.
• Answer phones, assist patients and visitors, and provide general administrative support.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience in a healthcare, hospital, radiology, or clinical setting preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work days, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to pass required VA background and credentialing requirements.