Medical Support Technician - Immunizations & Patient Care

U.S. Department of Defense; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Defense at Fort Hood, Texas, seeks a clinical support assistant to perform patient intake, vital signs, immunizations, and basic lab tasks in a fast-paced medical center. Responsibilities include patient scheduling, specimen handling, and maintaining clinical areas.

The role requires compliance with security and health requirements, ability to work irregular hours, and BLS certification. Training and support are provided within a federal healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must pass a suitability/fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination may be required or exempted.
• Pre-employment and annual physical examinations may be required.
• Must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced certification not a substitute.
• May involve irregular hours, shift work, lifting up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients, record vital signs, and notify medical staff of abnormal readings.
• Administer immunizations, apply dressings, and assist patients with movement.
• Perform general maintenance of supply carts, rooms, and equipment.
• Screen and administer standard immunizations and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Receive and schedule patient appointments and manage waiting lists.
• Collect urine samples, perform dipsticks, finger sticks for glucose, and route to lab.

Job description

U.S. Department of Defense at Fort Hood, Texas, seeks a clinical support assistant to perform patient intake, vital signs, immunizations, and basic lab tasks in a fast-paced medical center. Responsibilities include patient scheduling, specimen handling, and maintaining clinical areas.

The role requires compliance with security and health requirements, ability to work irregular hours, and BLS certification. Training and support are provided within a federal healthcare setting.