Intermediate Care Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Intermediate Care Technician for the Northeast Ohio Healthcare System. The role supports the Emergency Department with advanced clinical tasks, patient transport, and active participation in rapid response and code blue events.

The position requires vigilance in observing patient status and coordinating with licensed staff. Responsibilities include cardiovascular monitoring, medication administration, and assisting with airway management in

Qualifications

• Requires ability to observe patient status and inform licensed staff of changes.
• Geriatric-specific care and patient transport with or without cardiac monitor.
• Experience in emergency/critical care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe patient status and inform licensed personnel of changes.
• Provide geriatric-specific care and assist with patient transport.
• Administer medications as directed and support rapid response teams.
• Assist with cardiovascular monitoring and arrhythmia recognition.
• Support airway management and use of BVM, oral/nasal airways.

Skills

ED patient care

Cardiac monitoring

BLS/CPR

Emergency dept. support

Education

Transcript submission

Tools

Telemetry monitor

Vital signs equipment

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for an Intermediate Care Technician. This position serves as an advanced technician for the Emergency Department (ED) for patients who are present for treatment. This is an open continuous announcement until November 27, 2026. Applications will be accepted and qualified candidates on an ongoing basis until vacancy is filled.

Key Responsibilities

The Intermediate Care Technician is an occupational specialty, especially for former military combat medics, medical technicians, and corpsmen.The Intermediate Care Technician duties include, but are not limited to: Observes patient status and keeps licensed personnel informed of any change in condition. Provides geriatric-specific care. Performs patient transport with or without cardiac monitor. Administration of medication.

Assists licensed personnel with the delivery of care to patients with complex, specialized, and potentially life-threatening situations. Responds to medical emergencies as a part of the Rapid Response Team (RRT), Code Blue team, or medical transport team. Initiates cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS), use of automatic external defibrillator, and assists with airway management using bag-valve-mask (BVM), oral airway or nasal airway.

Performs Cardiovascular monitoring to include: providing support, relief, and coverage as needed to central station telemetry. Recognizing lethal rhythms/arrhythmias (i.e. ventricular fibrillation and asystole) and immediately notifies appropriate staff. Collects specimens. Assists in behavioral/psychiatric situations in an emergency setting. Sets up equipment and surgical instrumentation. Performs Vital Signs and Point of Care Testing.

Operates specialized medical equipment and assists with patient exams and screenings. Work Schedule: Variable shifts, rotating weekends and holidays Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Intermediate Care Technician/PDS0031A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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 $52688 – $68496/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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