Health Technician (Immunizations)

Health Technician (Immunizations)

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Confirms patient identity and screening for contraindications.
• Administers oral, intradermal, intranasal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medication.
• Records administered vaccinations and medications into the Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA) electronic medical record, and hard copy medical record. Records immunizations for active-duty members in the Medical Readiness Reporting System (MRRS).
• Educates patients regarding each vaccine prior to administration in accordance with the vaccination information statements (VIS).
• Observes patients post-vaccination, recognizing vaccination or injection-related adverse health effects ranging from vaso-vagal response to anaphylaxis.
• Disseminates information to patients regarding vaccine information, instructions on what to do if reactions occur post-vaccination and information regarding disease prevention through proper vaccinations.
• Operates specialized medical equipment associated with the assigned clinic and commensurate with training (including AED, pulse oximeter, blood pressure cuff, electronic thermometer, oxygen administration, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Enters and retrieves data from vaccination and health records and databases.
• Maintains stock levels of all equipment, forms, and consumable supplies necessary to fulfil the purpose of the immunization section.
• Provides administrative support to include accurate maintenance of logs and tracking databases, patient reception, and answering telephones.
• Complies with DoD and Navy directives applicable to infection control, hand hygiene, and needle stick prevention.
• Maintains daily log of patients visits and prepares recurring reports as required by higher headquarters.
• Maintains a functional database and updates the database daily.
• Prepares report of vaccine adverse effects to the preventative medicine division.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0600-1430

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Health Technician (Immunizations)/ PD23573A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized