This position is located in the Primary Care and Specialty Medicine Clinics at the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System. The position provides clinical support in a wide variety of ancillary activities in the Ambulatory Care Outpatient Clinic. The purpose of this position is to provide technical and administrative support to the assigned clinic. The employee must be flexible and adapt to the various duties within a clinic, ultimately ensuring timely and respectful care of the Veteran population.

Duties

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Major duties listed but not limited to: Take temperature, pulse, respirations, pain, blood pressure, height, weight, pulse oximetry Complete Clinical Reminders for in-person visits in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) according to established Standing Orders Policy Recheck abnormal vital signs and alerts provider/RN to abnormal vital signs and positive clinical reminders per policy Observe patients for physical and/or emotional changes and reports deviations from normal baseline to RN or Provider Assist with delegated minor procedures and treatments including obtaining and maintaining basic necessary equipment and supplies required for all rooms, as well as equipment for specific procedures such as joint injection, biopsy, and cryotherapy Performs daily operational checks of defibrillators, EKG machines, medication refrigerator temperatures, and glucometers Apply medical terminology, medication terminology, bio-medical equipment and supply terminology Initiate and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the American Heart Association Guideline for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation when immediate need is indicated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (8 hour period) TBD (work hours may be further discussed during interview) Position Description Title/PD#: Health Technician/PD60757A Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Bargaining Unit Position: Yes, AFGE

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
• Selected applicants may be subject to a pre-employment physical or evaluation
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. (Screen-Out): Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: You must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for this position. In addition to the Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, your qualifications for this position will be based on your experience as described below: 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: assess incoming patients and recognize when urgent interventions are required; complete clinic intake procedures to include checking patients in, obtaining, recording and reporting vital signs and measurement; operate electrocardiograph (ECGs, Zio Patch), EKG machines, vital sign measurement equipment and other bio-medical equipment; perform first aid, finger stick blood glucose tests and other basic patient care; provide support to clinical tele-medicine programs such as VA Video Connect appointments; collaborate with clinicians, nurses, administrative staff within the team and specialty services regarding patient care needs; and answers clinic phone calls, update patient address and contact information as needed. 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.

Contacts

• Address Minneapolis VA Medical Center One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417 US
• Name: Kara Grieser
• Phone: (320) 252-1670 X7151
• Email: [email protected]