Podiatry Health Technician: Direct Patient Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Podiatry Health Technician at the Phoenix VA Health Care System, Surgery Service, Podiatry Section.

The incumbent will perform specialized clinical procedures, preliminary and follow-up examinations, podiatric work-ups, and related diagnostic tests under supervision. Typical duties include preparing sterile fields, assisting during podiatry procedures, recording documentation, and providing patient education on home care and

Qualifications

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions; foreign education requires an equivalency certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized clinic procedures including preliminary examination and evaluation of patients.
• Conduct non-invasive procedures and document findings in outpatient records.
• Set up instruments, prepare sterile field, and assist during podiatry procedures.
• Perform podiatric work-ups, order and assist with tests, and deliver non-invasive treatments.
• Document CPRS progress notes and ensure timely encounter generation and workload capture.
• Provide patient education on home care and podiatric prevention; communicate with patients and staff professionally.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Podiatry Health Technician at the Phoenix VA Health Care System, Surgery Service, Podiatry Section.

The incumbent will perform specialized clinical procedures, preliminary and follow-up examinations, podiatric work-ups, and related diagnostic tests under supervision. Typical duties include preparing sterile fields, assisting during podiatry procedures, recording documentation, and providing patient education on home care and