Veteran Care Technician – Crisis & Emergency Care Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hiring an Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) under its national program to support veterans and transitioning service members at VA Medical Centers. The role emphasizes emergency medicine knowledge, patient care, and EHR documentation as part of the medical team.

Successful candidates will have relevant military experience or graduate education related to healthcare, and meet English language and professional KSAs required for GS-07 level positions.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in a role related to the position.
• English proficiency for direct patient care as required by law.
• Experience in crisis intervention and psychiatric patient management.
• Preparation of medical instrumentation, specimens, and EHR documentation.
• Knowledge of medications, emergency medicine and life support protocols.
• Ability to perform routine medical procedures and document outcomes.
• Familiarity with diagnostic studies under supervision.

Skills

Practical knowledge of major body sys

Topographic anatomy

Diagnostic signs

Medication protocol knowledge

Emergency medicine techniques

Emergency protocol/legal concepts

Mental health crisis knowledge

Education

Graduate education related to medicine

Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hiring an Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) under its national program to support veterans and transitioning service members at VA Medical Centers. The role emphasizes emergency medicine knowledge, patient care, and EHR documentation as part of the medical team.

Successful candidates will have relevant military experience or graduate education related to healthcare, and meet English language and professional KSAs required for GS-07 level positions.