Health Technician (Patient Care Assistant)

The Indian Health Service; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, invites applications for Health Technicians to provide routine patient care and assist health care providers. Responsibilities include data collection, documentation in medical records, and supporting the unit for overall efficiency.

A REAL ID requirement begins May 7, 2025. Candidates must demonstrate equivalent experience or education, including clinical procedures and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at GS-04 level or equivalent.
• Experience performing basic clinical procedures under supervision.
• Ability to recognize and report changes in patient health status.
• Able to document patient information and procedures accurately in medical records.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical procedures such as EKG testing, wound cleansing, and vital sign measurements.
• Assist with patient exams and minor surgical procedures; maintain sterile technique.
• Recognize and report changes in patient health status to licensed professionals.
• Document patient information and procedures in medical records accurately.
• Collect patient specimens and assist with point-of-care testing.
• Maintain supply stock levels and complete requisition forms.
• Transport patients to various facility locations and provide direct patient care including ADL assistance and CPR support.

Skills

EKG testing

Vital signs

Wound care

Documentation in medical records

ADL assistance and CPR support

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in related subjects

Job description

Health Technicians for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. Positions will provide routine patient care that includes on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical record, as well as assisting the health care providers and unit with support functions which contributes to the overall efficiency of the department.

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part-time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-05

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

• Perform basic clinical procedures such as EKG testing, wound cleansing, and vital sign measurements under direct supervision of licensed medical professionals;
• recognize and report changes in patient health status to a licensed professional;
• assist with patient exams and minor surgical procedures;
• accurately document patient information and procedures in medical records;
• collect patient specimens and assist with point of care testing;
• maintain supply stock levels and complete requisition forms;
• transport patients to various facility locations;
• and provide direct patient care including ADL assistance and CPR support.

OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position.

OR A combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualification for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-05 grade level.

GS-06

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

• Perform clinical procedures such as EKG testing, vital sign measurements, specimen collection, and wound care under direct supervision of licensed medical professionals;
• assist with patient exams and minor surgical procedures including sterile field preparation and orthopedic device application;
• recognize and report changes in patient health status to licensed professionals;
• accurately document patient information and procedures in medical records;
• collect patient specimens and perform point-of-care testing;
• monitor and maintain supply stock levels;
• transport patients to various facility locations;
• and provide direct patient care including ADL assistance and CPR in cardiopulmonary arrest situations.

OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position.

OR A combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualification for this position. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cutoff day of rating to be eligible for referral.