Outpatient Health Technician: Clinical Support

Indian Health Service; Pine Ridge (SD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in Pine Ridge, SD is seeking a Health Technician to provide clinical and technical support in the Outpatient Department. You will assist with examinations, monitor vital signs, perform point-of-care testing, and help with procedures.

You will also handle patient support and administrative duties, including scheduling, records, and basic health education, while following safety and confidentiality procedures.

Qualifications

• Submit transcripts if substituting education for experience
• Unofficial transcripts accepted; official transcripts required before offer

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and technical support, including obtaining and monitoring vital signs, performing point-of-care testing, and assisting with procedures and examinations.
• Provides direct patient care, including activities of daily living, patient mobility and transportation, and observing and reporting changes in patients' conditions.
• Performs health screenings and provides basic health education and instructions to patients and families.
• Provides patient support and administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, maintaining patient information and records, and stocking supplies.
• Operates patient care equipment and follows safety, infection control, emergency, security, and confidentiality procedures.

Job description

Indian Health Service in Pine Ridge, SD is seeking a Health Technician to provide clinical and technical support in the Outpatient Department. You will assist with examinations, monitor vital signs, perform point-of-care testing, and help with procedures.

You will also handle patient support and administrative duties, including scheduling, records, and basic health education, while following safety and confidentiality procedures.