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Position Title
Health Technician
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBSX-12745849-25-JJ Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 to Monday, June 16, 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.
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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.
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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)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Health Technician (Critical Care)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-05/06 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. (limit characters)
Time-In-Grade Restriction. Applicants who are current Federal Employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you meet the Time-in-Grade requirements? At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. (Example: For GS-05, you must have 52 weeks at the GS-04)
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2. Individual Occupational Requirements
Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above): Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled. Do you meet the Individual Occupational Requirements?
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Minimum Qualifications: Please select the response that best describes your experience: (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. GS-05 Qualifications Requirement: at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-4. Examples of specialized may include but are not limited to: The incumbent serves in a developmental capacity at the GS-05 level. Key functions will be like those described at the full performance level of the target position. However, during the developmental assignment, full performance range and level of selected functions will not be completely delegated to the employee until proper orientation and training have been completed and the incumbent has demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to accomplish the work at the full performance level. At the GS-05 level applicants can also qualify by having a combination of experience and education. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has provided you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a GS-05 Health Technician. The GS-05 will perform the same duties as the GS-06 only they will perform them with supervision and guidance; Or 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position. Do you meet meet the GS-05 Qualifications Requirement?
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4. GS-06 Qualifications 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-05 Health Technician. The GS-05 will perform the same duties as the GS-06 only they will perform them with supervision and guidance; Or 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position. Do you meet the GS-06 Qualifications Requirement?
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The following questions are related to Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) defined as:Works and communicates with clients and customers (e.g., any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit provides, including individuals who work in your agency or in other agencies or organizations outside the Government) to satisfy their expectations. Committed to quality services. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Orders and maintains specialized supplies needed for equipment and instruments used in assigned unit.
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6. Schedules procedures, and coordinates appointments with other services.
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The following questions are related to Patient Care defined as:Knowledge of direct patient care techniques, including activities of daily living (ADLs), ambulating patients, infection control, and emergency response; uses appropriate safety precautions. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Obtains, reads, measures, and interprets electrocardiogram monitoring.
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8. Performs Point of Care (POC) testing using glucometer according to established unit procedures and with competency validation.
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9. 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.
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10. Assists RNs with dressing changes in designated areas.
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11. Assisting patients with swallowing disorders with meals, bowel and bladder hygiene and assisting patients with oral/bath hygiene.
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The following questions are related to Communication defined as: Recognizes signs of medical emergencies; applies knowledge of basic first-aid principles in responding to emergency situations. Knowledge of emergency medical methods, such as first aid, rescue techniques, and threat assessments. Performs emergency medicine techniques to determine, based on the diagnosis of the patient, the approach or combination of approaches that will most effectively sustain the patient's life. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Principle of patient centered care including excellent interpersonal communication.
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The following questions are related to Emergency Management defined as:Applies professional knowledge of emergency management principles; considers and takes into account all hazards, phases, stakeholders and impacts relative to disasters; anticipates future disasters and takes preventative and preparatory measures; uses sound risk management principles in assigning priorities and resources. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
13. Identifies life threatening dysrhythmias and initiates appropriate action according to established protocols and written procedures.
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14. 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).
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15. Operates and supports physicians in designated clinical area using diagnostic and therapeutic medical instruments/equipment including Electrocardiogram, Spirometry, Visual Acuity Screening, and Bladder Scan according to established procedures and with documented competency.
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The following questions are related toAccountabilitydefined as: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
16. Ability to work in a team to accomplish shared goals for patient outcomes.
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