Health Technician (Urology)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs The position is in the Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Fredericksburg VA Medical Center (VAMC), in Nursing Service. The Health Technician (Urology) reports directly to the Nurse Manager in Perioperative Nursing Service. This position is at a full performance level, assigned to the Urology/Minor Procedure Clinic. Key Responsibilities Duties Include, but are not limited to: Clinical Duties Rooms patients and takes and records vital signs to include height/weight and reports abnormalities to the Registered Nurse (RN) or Urology Provider. Observes and responds promptly to patients requiring immediate urologic examination and treatment within scope of practice and ensures prompt attention from the RN and/or Urology Provider. Performs room turnover between patients as per Infection Control guidelines and ensures supplies available for subsequent clinic appointment. Cystoscopy Suite Participates and performs proper patient identification and procedural site verification using universal protocol and time-out procedures per medical center policy. Performs screening and diagnostic studies including voiding trials, bladder ultrasound for post void urination (USPVR), and post void catheterization (PVR) in both males and females. Performs urinary catheterizations on patients ranging from young adult to geriatrics, to include changing suprapubic catheters. Instructs patients and family members in the performance of intermittent self catheterization, use of incontinence productions, and personal hygiene. Notifies RN and/or Urology Provider of issues/complications. Documents all patient education in patient medical record. Urodynamics Suite Performs medical record review for previous exams and other pertinent information prior to schedule exam using the proper screening protocol. Incumbent notifies RN of scheduling errors providing rationale. Interviews patients and reviews records prior to procedure to determine presence of allergies or contraindications and explains methods of procedures. Operate and Maintain Equipment Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots equipment for urological procedures (transrectal ultrasound for prostate biopsy, x-ray plain film imaging/c-arm, and complex urodynamics). Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunction. Recognizes potentially hazardous situations, i.e., frayed cords, water on the floor, and takes appropriate action by entering appropriate work order. Work Schedule: 8:00am- 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician (Urology)/PD50285A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements & Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $63940 – $83119/yr. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-11-06. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path. Related Searches Health Technician (Urology), Health Technician (Urology) jobs, Health Technician (Urology) careers, apply Health Technician (Urology), Health Technician (Urology) in Fredericksburg, Health Technician (Urology) jobs Fredericksburg, Health Technician (Urology) in Virginia, Health Technician (Urology) jobs Virginia, jobs in Fredericksburg, careers in Fredericksburg, jobs in Virginia, federal jobs in Virginia, government jobs Virginia, jobs in Virginia, jobs near Fredericksburg, Virginia, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Health Administration jobs, Veterans Health Administration careers, Veterans Health Administration Fredericksburg, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs jobs, Health Aid And Technician, Health Aid And Technician jobs, USAJOBS Health Aid And Technician, fed transition jobs, Health Technician (Urology) salary Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-01 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs