PACT Health Technician: Outpatient Clinical Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Health Technician to join the Primary Care Service (PACT) team. The role supports medical and nursing staff with technical and administrative duties, focusing on outpatient care for veterans.

The technician assists with diagnostic support, vital signs, specimen collection, and EMR documentation. The position may require travel to Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) to support PACT and to participate in ongoing clinical education under the

Qualifications

• Specialized experience or graduate education as described for GS-6 level.
• Experience applying medical techniques and assisting in patient care.
• Ability to document findings and communicate with practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of clinical, laboratory, and administrative tasks in outpatient care.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and report abnormalities to clinicians.
• Record results and ensure they are included in the EMR.
• Independently perform direct patient care activities including vital signs and ECGs.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

ECG

Medical terminology

Communication with staff

Education

Graduate education in related field

One year of graduate education equivalent

Tools

ECG Machine

Pulse oximetry

Bladder scanner

Doppler exam equipment

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Health Technician to join the Primary Care Service (PACT) team. The role supports medical and nursing staff with technical and administrative duties, focusing on outpatient care for veterans.

The technician assists with diagnostic support, vital signs, specimen collection, and EMR documentation. The position may require travel to Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) to support PACT and to participate in ongoing clinical education under the