Health Technician -Emergency Department

Veterans Health Administration; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration's Orlando VA Medical Center seeks a Health Technician (HCT) to support the Emergency Department with clinical and administrative duties for both acute and non-acute patient care.

Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, operating monitoring equipment, performing venipuncture, assisting patient mobility, documenting in the medical record, and coordinating with RNs and physicians to ensure safe, efficient care.

Qualifications

• No educational substitution at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents patients' vital signs.
• Sets up and uses vital sign measurement equipment and reports deviations.
• Performs venipuncture to obtain serum samples as ordered.
• Moves, lifts, and transports patients using proper technique.
• Documents observations and treatments in the medical record.
• Greets and assists patients and directs them to appropriate treatment areas.

Skills

Vital signs

ECG interpretation

Venipuncture

Patient transport

Oxygen delivery

Medical record documentation

Tools

ECG machine

Pulse oximetry equipment

Suction device

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

Key Responsibilities

The HCT functions as a highly skilled member of the staff and provides clinical and administrative support for the delivery of acute and non acute direct patient care in the ED and support to families/visitors/employees as needed. Major Duties include but are not limited to: Obtains and documents patients' vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, actual weight, oxygen saturation, postural vital signs and reports deviations in vital signs.

Set-up and use electronic and manual vital sign measurement equipment, pulse oximetry, end-title CO2, and suctioning equipment and recognizes and promptly reports abnormal findings or values to the Physician and/or the RN. Obtains and interprets 12 lead EKGs after inputting accurate and required information and recognizes abnormalities and changes in ECG rhythm strips (e.g.

premature ventricular contractions, tachycardia, bradycardia, ventricular fibrillation, etc.) and takes appropriate action. Performs venipuncture to obtain serum blood samples as ordered according to VHA, Medical Center, ED, and Laboratory policy and procedures. Moves, lifts, transfers and transports patients as necessary using proper equipment and correct transfer techniques. Assists patients to ambulate and transfer safely.

Verbally reports and/or documents in the medical record observations of and treatment given to the patient to ensure accurate records and quality of patient care, using standard nomenclature and approved forms. Sets up oxygen equipment and demonstrates ability to identify the correct delivery of oxygen. Observe, report, and record general and specific physical and behavioral signs/symptoms of change in a patient's condition.

Greets and assists arriving patients/families/visitors/ambulances and directs them to the appropriate treatment area. Gathers pertinent data and information regarding presenting complaint from patients/family members and reports to the RN/Charge Nurse. Orders, maintains, and stocks supplies for the ED. Provides education material and directs patients to appropriate resources available within the Medical Center. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM, flexible to meet the needs of the service. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician -Emergency Department/PD07473A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO):

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade 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 $45409 – $59031/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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