The position Health Technician provides clinical and administrative support in a wide variety of patient care and related activities in an In-patient Acute Care setting at the STVHCS. The purpose of this position is to be a productive team member carrying out a variety of technical functions including electrocardiograph, respirator, nursing, laboratory, and miscellaneous administrative/clerical duties.

Duties

Major Duties: Performing technically complex stat and routine 12 lead Electrocadiograms, Rhythm Strips in inpatient and outpatient settings. Performing routine respiratory therapy treatments including the administration of oxygen, therapeutic aerosols, IPPS, and incentive spirometry. Monitoring patients for adverse reactions, and taking corrective action based on policy. Recording treatment, findings, and progress pertinent to patient care. Detecting the need for lead changes by observing the accuracy of computer diagnosis and noting clarity of ECG signal at console oscilloscope. Performing airway care and maintenance on patients to include tracheobroncial and nasotracheal suctioning, endotracheal and tracheostomy tube cuff pressure monitoring, and chest physical therapy. Providing patient instruction for home care in pulmonary rehabilitation. Interviewing patients, performing a general systems appraisal of patient's condition, and collecting objective and subjective data. Performing vital signs, collecting specimens, measuring and recording intake and outputs, weights, etc. Troubleshooting, cleaning, calibrating, and maintaining all electrocardiographs and other equipment to maintain a safe clean work area. Assisting the physician with special procedures, and performing supportive diagnostic duties. Recognizing and responding to emergency situations according to established policies and procedures. Instructing patient/significant other in the use of equipment, treatments, activity level, and plan for follow-up care. Maintains levels of equipment, supplies, etc. appropriate to the environment of care setting. Ensuring basic room preparation, including proper storage of supplies, equipment, and general cleanliness. Performing phlebotomy, including blood cultures. Performing blood glucose testing (Accuchek). Reporting and labeling equipment for repair. Serving as a patient escort. Assisting patients with dressing and undressing / ADL's. Assisting patients to and from wheelchairs. Documentation in the medical record. Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts including nights, weekends, and holiday and compressed worked schedule Position Description Title/PD#: Health Technician (PCU-5B)/PD03465A Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds, Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds, Straight pulling (1 hour), Pushing (1-3 hours), Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking (4 hours), Standing (2-7 hours), Kneeling (2 hours), Repeated bending (2 hours), Climbing, use of legs and arms, Both legs required, Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Specific visual requirement (specify) 20/40 DVA, corrected, Both eyes required, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Hearing (aid may be permitted), sitting (8 hours), Simple grasping (2-4 hours), Fine manipulation (including keyboarding 4-6 hours), Twisting (2 hours), Mental and emotional stability.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Pre-employment physical may be required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: interviewing patients to collect information and data about their current health status and immediate needs and to communicate findings orally and in writing clearly and succinctly using medical terminology, drug terminology and equipment/supply terminology to effectively communicate with medical staff and family members; providing instructions on self-care-at-home to patients and their caregivers, to reinforce the importance of compliance with the prescribed plan of care; using proficient phlebotomy, Intravenous insertion techniques AND using special applications of technical equipment, abnormal measurements and appropriate steps to initiate electrocardiograph (ECGs, cardiac monitoring) and vital sign measurement equipment. There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level.

Contacts

• Address Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78229 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]