Health Technician

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs The Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Health Technician in the Nursing Acute Care, Long Beach, CA. The incumbent will provide non-professional technical assistance to professional and non-professional licensed staff of the Nursing- Acute Care Department for the care of patients presenting with emergent health concerns. Key Responsibilities Duties include but not limited to: Receives request or instructions for procedures Interprets requests or instructions for medical or health care personnel Supports health and medical staff during diagnosis and treatment of patients Secures patients confidence and cooperation during procedures Explains procedures, positions patients for desired results and cushions and shields patients as appropriate Independently explains procedures and positions patients for a variety of difficult invasive procedures Operates and maintains medical instruments and equipment in support of diagnostic and treatment procedures Determines technical factors, sets controls and operates equipment and instruments Sets up and adjust specialized equipment such as, Golvo patient lift, Stirrups for female vaginal exams, lead placement for 12 lead EKG, etc. with multiple features that requires precise patient positioning to operate correctly Sets equipment parameters based on the patient's established diagnosis or specific and/or individualized testing criteria Assists during procedures by monitoring the patient's condition and monitoring and recording reactions Assists medical staff with patient care; assists with ADL's (activities of daily living), i.e., feeding, bathing, dressing, and toileting Work Schedule: Six (6)12-hour shifts from 0400-1630 for 6 days, and One (1) 8-hour shift from 0400-1230 for 1 day; 80 hours per pay period. Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not Authrorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/PD10778A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements & Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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 $52938 – $68819/yr. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Other security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-09-25. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path. Related Searches Health Technician, Health Technician jobs, Health Technician careers, apply Health Technician, Health Technician in Long Beach, Health Technician jobs Long Beach, Health Technician in California, Health Technician jobs California, jobs in Long Beach, careers in Long Beach, jobs in California, federal jobs in California, government jobs California, jobs near Long Beach, California, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Health Administration jobs, Veterans Health Administration careers, Veterans Health Administration Long Beach, 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, Other clearance jobs Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government #J-18808-Ljbffr