• Job Description

  Req#: 840114500
  The position of Health Technician provides clinical and administrative support in a wide variety of patient care and related activities in an Inpatient Acute Care, 2W setting at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. The purpose of this position is to be a productive team member carrying out a variety of technical functions including electrocardiograph, respiratory, nursing, laboratory, and miscellaneous administrative/ clerical duties.
  
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  Qualifications
  
  
  To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/16/2025.
  
  You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
  • Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: a.) Knowledge of anatomy, first aid and basic patient care. Ability to establish rapport and interview patients to collect information and data about current health status and immediate needs. Able to communicate findings orally and in writing clearly and succinctly. Ability to work effectively with patients/families in crisis. b.) Knowledge of medical terminology, drug terminology, and equipment/ supply terminology, and skills sufficient to identify and use equipment and supplies properly. Ability to communicate proper use with nurses, medical staff, and family members. c.) An understanding of disease and illness and skill sufficient to teach patients. Provides instruction on self-care at home. Reinforces to patient and family members the importance of compliance with the prescribed plan of care. d.) Knowledge of electrocardiograph (ECGs, cardiac monitoring) and vital sign measurement equipment. Knowledge of the special applications of technical equipment, abnormal measurements and appropriate steps to initiate. e.) Working knowledge of priorities for inpatient care, medical terminology, and the operation/documentation of our EMR.
  For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

• About the company

  The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a Cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government charged with integrating life-long healthcare services to eligible military veterans at the 1700 VA medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout the country.

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