Health Technician Emergency Department (EMT)

Built for the Badge; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs in Bay Pines, FL seeks a Health Technician for the Emergency Department (EMT). You will assist ED staff, monitor patients, and perform basic procedures within your competency.

You will take vital signs, assist with 12-lead EKGs, and support critical care activities under supervision. A valid EMT credential and experience in an ED setting are preferred. This full-time role offers stable federal employment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in emergency care or related field.
• Experience taking vital signs and performing basic patient assessments.
• Ability to assist with 12-lead EKGs and monitor patients in ED setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Emergency Department.
• Take critical observations (vital signs, condition, mental status) within competency.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs accurately.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Emergency care

Job description

# Health Technician Emergency Department (EMT)Department of Veterans AffairsBay Pines, Florida, FLFull-Time$45k – $59k9 days leftApply now Track applicationAbout this roleTo 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: Provide technical support to the Emergency Department Take critical observations (within their level of competencies) regarding among other conditions, vital signs, deformities, swelling, pallor and mental status. Perform 12 lead EKGs accurately Correctly applieRequirementsTo 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 o