Health Technician-Emergency Department

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 position of Health Technician (HCT) is established to provide support in a wide variety of basic and intermediate clinical and administrative level functions. This position is located in the Emergency Department, Nursing Service, Orlando VA Medical Center. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/19/2026.

Individual Occupational Requirement: Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled.

In addition to the Individual Occupational Requirement, you may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:You may qualify based on your experience as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
  • Interviewing patients to collect information and data about current health status and the immediate need(s).
  • Obtaining and documenting patient vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, actual weight, oxygen saturation and postural vital signs) performing 12 Lead EKGs and recognizing abnormalities and changes.
  • Observing changes in patient condition and reports signs and symptoms in such cases to the RN, MD, NP or PA. Recognizes emergency situations and responds to them appropriately.
  • Proficient in medical terminology, drug terminology, and equipment/supply terminology, and skills sufficient to identify and use equipment and supplies properly.
  • Communicate and treat customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner and proving customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/