Patient Care Technician: Clinical Support & Vital Signs

The Indian Health Service; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, invites applications for Health Technicians to provide routine patient care and assist health care providers. Responsibilities include data collection, documentation in medical records, and supporting the unit for overall efficiency.

A REAL ID requirement begins May 7, 2025. Candidates must demonstrate equivalent experience or education, including clinical procedures and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at GS-04 level or equivalent.
• Experience performing basic clinical procedures under supervision.
• Ability to recognize and report changes in patient health status.
• Able to document patient information and procedures accurately in medical records.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical procedures such as EKG testing, wound cleansing, and vital sign measurements.
• Assist with patient exams and minor surgical procedures; maintain sterile technique.
• Recognize and report changes in patient health status to licensed professionals.
• Document patient information and procedures in medical records accurately.
• Collect patient specimens and assist with point-of-care testing.
• Maintain supply stock levels and complete requisition forms.
• Transport patients to various facility locations and provide direct patient care including ADL assistance and CPR support.

Skills

EKG testing

Vital signs

Wound care

Documentation in medical records

ADL assistance and CPR support

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in related subjects

Job description

The Indian Health Service at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, invites applications for Health Technicians to provide routine patient care and assist health care providers. Responsibilities include data collection, documentation in medical records, and supporting the unit for overall efficiency.

A REAL ID requirement begins May 7, 2025. Candidates must demonstrate equivalent experience or education, including clinical procedures and accurate record-keeping.