Health Technician Emergency Department (EMT)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Bay Pines (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair is seeking qualified candidates for an Emergency Department support role. Responsibilities include clinical support, critical observations, and accurate EKG performance within a dynamic ED setting.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience at GS-640-05 level or equivalent; volunteer work counts toward eligibility and a strong ability to adapt to rapid changes is essential.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-640-05 in related ED work.
• Provide technical support to the Emergency Department.
• Take critical observations within their level of competencies (vital signs, mental status).
• Perform 12-lead EKGs accurately.
• Apply EKG monitoring equipment and oxygen monitoring equipment correctly.
• Oversee patients under special observation status for behavioral health emergencies.
• Volunteer work credited as qualifying experience.

Skills

Emergency department support

Clinical observation

EKG performance

Tools

EKG monitoring equipment

Oxygen monitoring equipment

Job description

Manages routing and non-routine assignments while demonstrating proficiency autonomously. Enhances the quality and timeliness of clinical and clerical support services provided. Duties may encompass clerical support for various processes and activities within the Emergency Department (ED). Must possess the requisite personal attributes, enthusiasm, and mindset necessary to adapt effectively to a rapidly changing environment. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/13/2026.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

• GS-640-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-640-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-640-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:

1. Provide technical support to the Emergency Department
2. Take critical observations (within their level of competencies) regarding among other conditions, vital signs, deformities, swelling, pallor and mental status.
3. Perform 12 lead EKGs accurately
4. Correctly applies EKG monitoring equipment and oxygen monitoring equipment.
5. Oversees patients under special observation status for behavioral health emergency.

• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

• Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

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/.