Outpatient Care Technician (ICT) – Veteran Medics Welcome

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Intermediate Care Technician to join the medical team at VA facilities in Washington. The ICT role focuses on observation-based screening, data collection, and collaboration with licensed staff across clinical areas.

Responsibilities include assisting in behavioral health, crisis management, and providing care during in-person and virtual visits. Candidates will work within defined competencies and support rapid-response initiatives while documenting

Responsibilities

• Perform observation-based screening and collect patient information with licensed personnel
• Complete templates and tools such as intake/outtake forms and clinical reminders
• Assist in behavioral/psychiatric situations in an outpatient setting
• Provide one-to-one observations and apply PMDB techniques for crisis prevention
• Assist licensed staff with care for patients in potentially life-threatening situations
• Set up equipment and provide treatment during in-person or virtual visits
• Operate specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes
• Document actions and procedures in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Provide emergency response as part of the Rapid-Response-Team (RRT) and assist with training
• Support clinical providers with emergency medical care and patient assessments
• Observe patient status and inform licensed staff of any changes
• Perform diagnostic tests such as vital signs and 12-lead EKG
• Collect specimens (venous blood) and prepare samples
• Assist with wound care including debridement and dressings
• Administer medications via nebulized, topical, or limited PO routes
• General housekeeping of patient care including education within scope

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Intermediate Care Technician to join the medical team at VA facilities in Washington. The ICT role focuses on observation-based screening, data collection, and collaboration with licensed staff across clinical areas.

Responsibilities include assisting in behavioral health, crisis management, and providing care during in-person and virtual visits. Candidates will work within defined competencies and support rapid-response initiatives while documenting