Health Technician

Health Technician

Major duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides customer service to staff, superiors, and Veteran patients and family
• Sets Up Equipment, Determines Technical Factors, and Sets Controls /Performs Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
• Maintains Patient Records/Maintains Control Records and Documents/Test Results
• Performs Personal Patient Care//Teaches Patients Proper Health Care Practices
• Handles Clerical/Administrative Support & Coordination Requirements /Receives and Directs Patients
• Keeps clinical staff appraised of changes or problems
• Interfaces with personal computer applications (PC).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:00am- 3:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/ PD07166A Telework: This position is not suitable for telework Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Physical Requirements: The work is mostly sedentary and is performed in a clinic responsible for treating patients with a wide variety of medical problems. Normal safety precautions and practices are required for working in a healthcare environment. This position requires emotional ability to deal effectively with multi-tasking and high volume of patient flow. Other physical demands include reaching, bending, stretching, walking and carrying light loads of supplies.

30 Day Hiring Model The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection. This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions. Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty. What Applicants Can Expect:

• Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration.
• Quick Interviews & References

HR may arrange interviews and will request references within 3-5 days after being referred to the hiring manager.

• Streamlined Pre-Employment Requirements: Following a tentative offer, applicants should be prepared to complete required steps, such as fingerprinting and background check, credentialing, and medical examination within 3 days of the offer.
• Clear and Timely Communication: Applicants will receive clear communication at key milestones, including referral, tentative offer, and onboarding instructions