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Position Title
Health Technician
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBSX-12710293-25-JJ Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, March 17, 2025 to Thursday, March 27, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service. (limit characters)
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
  • Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
  • Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted, and digitally signed documents linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. (limit characters)
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001). (limit characters)
2. I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Health Technician position with the Federal government. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform work at the GS-05 and GS-06 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Individual Occupational Requirements: Positions at GS-4 and above require specialized experience, education, or training related to the occupation. Examples of qualifying specialized experience are provided for those occupations where such information is currently available. Examples of qualifying post-high school education or training are also provided. Do you meet Individual Occupational Requirements?
 (limit characters)
2. GS-06 Qualification Requirement: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-5. Examples of specialized may include but are not limited to: Receives request or instructions for procedures or other clinical support. Procedure interpretation or instructions will be received from the provider. Interpretation and verification of physician/provider orders will be carried out under the direct supervision of the physician/provider. Demonstrates cooperative nature with others while responding to the needs of the patient. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has provided you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a GS-06 Health Technician. Do you meet the Qualification Requirements for the GS-06?
 (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Ability to take vital sign measurements, identify deviation from norms, documentation requirements, and procedure for reporting results in both routine and emergent situations.
 (limit characters)
4. Ability to provide for safe patient handling including patient transfers and transportation by wheel chair and/or gurney. Skill in operating safe patient handling equipment.
 (limit characters)
5. Supports professional, licensed providers, both nurses and physicians in designated clinical area using diagnostic and therapeutic medical instruments and equipment to perform non-invasive Electrocardiograms, Spirometry tests, Visual Acuity Screenings, and Bladder Scans according to established procedures. Obtains, reads, measures, and interprets electrocardiogram monitoring.
 (limit characters)
6. Performs Point of Care (POC) testing using glucometer according to established unit procedures and with competency validation.
 (limit characters)
7. Reports observations of the condition of acute or chronic phase patients such as excessive vomiting, bleeding, type and amount of drainage; deviation in baseline cardiac rhythm, pulse, skin tone and integrity, respiration, temperature, blood pressure, protection and patency of airway; changes in wounds and reaction to treatments per protocol.
 (limit characters)
8. Reinforces education presented by a provider or RN including teaching patients and family members the necessity to continue the procedures for proper health care.
 (limit characters)
9. Provides information regarding both formal and informal patient advocate processes, as needed or requested, and encourages understanding of the importance of self-advocacy regarding patient care needs.
 (limit characters)
10. Ability to recognize common life-threatening emergencies and ability to provide initial response; knowledge of emergency situations such as cardiopulmonary failure, hemorrhaging, and shock and how to perform and/or assist in the performance of resuscitation measures.
 (limit characters)
11. Monitors and plans equipment inventory, routine equipment maintenance, and serves as a unit resource for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of non-critical, semi-critical, and critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).
 (limit characters)
12. Gathers screening data on patients to include: fall risk, allergies, current medications, homelessness, abuse, means and mode of arrival, danger to self or others, and exposure to communicable diseases.
 (limit characters)
13. Schedules procedures, and coordinates appointments with other services.
 (limit characters)
14. Ability to work on a team for the mutual goal of successful patient outcomes.
 (limit characters)
15. Perform administrative duties to assist Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager with data entry and analysis.
 (limit characters)
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