Intermediate Care Technician

Summary The full performance - Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) Generalist is assigned to the Department of Veteran Affairs - Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This position serves as an advance technician for outpatient care settings such as primary care, mental health, and specialty clinics. As an ICT Generalist the incumbent may serve in a medical center, community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC), mobile medical unit or may have virtual/remote assignments. Qualifications To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement – July 02, 2026. Applicants may qualify based on experience and/or education as described below. Experience must be detailed in the resume to receive full credit. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS‑6 grade level in the federal service). Examples of specialized experience include: Prepare and administer medications through various methods – intramuscular injections, subcutaneous injections, intradermal injections, oral, aerosolized including oxygen, topical, intraocular (eye drops), otic (ear drops), intranasal, rectal (suppositories), local anesthetics, intraurethral, and intravenous. Perform minor surgical procedures and medical interventions to manage care, including incising and draining skin infections or abscesses. Order appropriate diagnostic studies under the direction of a supervising Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) and obtain and report diagnostic and laboratory results. Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. One full year of graduate education related to the position may qualify for GS‑7 level. (Transcripts required). Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. English Language Proficiency: Individuals serving in direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at Duties Duties include but are not limited to: The incumbent performs ongoing patient care duties in an outpatient clinical setting. ICTs may perform tasks as outlined in this Position Description (PD) and in accordance with local policies after documented completion of training and demonstration of appropriate skills and competency. These tasks are not all inclusive and require the demonstration of appropriate training and documented competence prior to their performance. The incumbent may assist with or perform other related approved technical health care procedures under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel as competency is demonstrated and documented. Employment requirement includes travel to Atlanta, GA. VA Health Care System for hands‑on training for certification in and specific to podiatry basic foot care competencies is required by the incumbent. Duration of hands‑on training may vary based on current competencies and skill sets but may range anywhere from 2‑8 weeks. Patient Screening: Performing observation‑based screening and collecting patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel – this may involve completing clinical reminders, obtaining patient health history, chief complaints, medication history, and identification of health‑related conditions that may impact the patient's health status. Completing approved templates and tools – such as intake/outtake forms, normal result note follow‑up, clinical reminders, procedure and intervention notes established by the agency. Assisting in behavioral/psychiatric situations in an outpatient setting, including assisting licensed personnel with crisis intervention, management of aggressive or suicidal psychiatric patients, by providing one‑to‑one observations and applying prevention and management of disruptive behavior techniques (PMDB). Assists licensed staff with the delivery of care to patients with complex, specialized, and potentially life‑threatening situations. You will assist licensed staff with setting up equipment and providing treatment during in‑person or virtual visits. Operating specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes. Observes patient status and keeps licensed clinical staff informed of any change in condition. You will assist clinical providers with emergency medical care – provides emergency response as part of the Rapid‑Response‑Team (RRT) – and assists with training of other hospital clinical staff. Clinical responsibilities include but are not limited to: Performing diagnostic tests. Examples: Vital signs, 12‑lead electrocardiogram (EKG), eye exams (point‑of‑care). Examples: Abbott hand‑held blood analyzer (I‑STAT), glucometer. Medication administration: topical medications, limited PO medications, emergent medications, wound care. Examples: bandaging – application of dressings and wound measurements. Assisting with patient exams and screening – examples: foot exams, utilizing technology such as telehealth peripherals. Examples: podiatry foot exams (visual, sensory and vascular), gait exams, and stance exams. Patient education within scope of care or while providing an intervention – examples: post‑procedural care and wound care. Follow‑up care: examples – wound check. Electronic Health Record (EHR): Thoroughly and appropriately documents actions – interventions and procedures in the medical record. Examples: procedural notes and progress notes, screenings, photo‑documentation, telephone contact, and secure messaging. Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Compressed/Flexible: Not Applicable. Telework: Not Applicable. Position Description/PD#: Intermediate Care Technician / PD99968S. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Applicable. Physical requirements: The work requires some moving and transporting of light items such as supplies, papers, books, trays and equipment on a regular and recurring basis. The work involves long periods of moving about the work unit. Work requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, lifting and repositioning patients or similar activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr