Health Technician

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Job Description

Provides clinical and technical support, including obtaining and monitoring vital signs, performing point-of-care testing, and assisting with procedures and examinations.

Provides direct patient care, including assisting with activities of daily living, patient mobility and transportation, and observing and reporting changes in patients' conditions.

Performs health screenings and provides basic health education and instructions to patients and families.

Provides patient support and administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, maintaining patient information and records, and stocking supplies.

Operates patient care equipment and follows established safety, infection control, emergency, security, and confidentiality procedures.

IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.