The Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) Generalist is assigned to the Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This position serves as an advance technician for Patient Care Service Float Pool, IV Therapy, Emergency Department, and Inpatient areas (med-surg and ICU) as an ICT Generalist the incumbent will serve in the Birmingham VAMC.

Duties

Major Duties GS-06 grade level: In a developmental capacity, the incumbent of the position serves as an Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) within Patient Care Services for the Birmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL. The incumbent will be responsible for learning the full range of duties as described in the GS-7 position description. The incumbent will be under close supervision during the initial orientation programs which will rotate through areas within Patient Care Services. Supervision will be gradually relaxed except when performing duties which are new, unfamiliar, and relatively complex in nature. The incumbent performance will be frequently reviewed in terms of progressive assumption of duties and capacity for the functions of the position as more complex assignments and projects are assigned in order for him/her to gain familiarity with the basic functions, responsibilities, and structure of the target ICT GS-7 position. GS-07 grade level: The incumbent performs ongoing patient care duties in an inpatient/outpatient clinical setting, including: Patient Screening: Performs observation-based screening and collecting patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel. This may involve completing clinical reminders, obtaining patient health history, chief complaints, medication history, and identification of health-related conditions that may impact the patient's health status. Clinical Tasks: The incumbent assists outpatient licensed staff with the delivery of care to patients with complex, specialized, and potentially life-threatening situations. Assists licensed staff with preparing patients for medical evaluation, setting up equipment, passing instruments and providing treatment during in person or virtual visits. Operates specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes. The incumbent is responsible for collecting a wide range of specimens and preparing them for transfer to processing. Observes patient status and keeps licensed clinical staff informed of any change in condition. ICTs may perform tasks after proper education, training and competency, demonstrating knowledge, skills and abilities. Thoroughly and continually documents actions, interventions and patient response in the health record. Medication Administration: Medication administration will comply with national and local directives and policies. Follows national and local pharmacy and facility guidelines for disposal of medications. Administration methods may include intramuscular, oral, topical, eye drops, ear drops, intranasal, rectal suppositories, local anesthetics, nebulized medications, subcutaneous, and intradermal. Other duties: Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: The work involves extended periods of bending, standing and walking. The work requires recurring physical exertion with assisting patients. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Preferred Experience : Experience as an LPN or nursing assistant. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm (Hours subject to change based on agency needs) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Intermediate Care Technician/PD09449A and PD99968A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/02/2024. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: FOR GS-06: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. The Specialized Experience for this position is: Assisting in the care of the medical-surgical, ICU, or emergency department patient. Under close supervision, operating specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes (Examples: vital sign machines, Abbott hand-held blood analyzer (I-STAT), glucometer). Preparation of lab specimens and transfer to the lab for processing (Examples: Labeling, placing in the proper bin or tube system) For GS 07: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. The Specialized Experience for this position is: Assisting in the care of the medical-surgical, ICU, or emergency department patient. Operating specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes (Examples: vital sign machines, Abbott hand-held blood analyzer (I-STAT), EKG, glucometer); performing observation-based screening and collecting patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel; Prepare lab specimens and transfer to the lab for processing (Examples: Labeling, placing in the proper bin or tube system); and thoroughly and appropriately document actions, interventions and procedures in the medical record (Examples: Procedural notes, progress notes, screenings, photo-documentation and secure messaging). OR; One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. (Transcripts Required) Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience for GS-07. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have one year graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. (MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL OR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT WITH YOUR APPLICATION) You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Emergency CareMedical InformationTechnical Competence 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work involves extended periods of bending, standing and walking. Generally, the work requires recurring physical exertion with assisting patients. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 South 19th Street Birmingham, AL 35233 US
• Name: Tamika Johnson
• Phone: 334-847-0958
• Email: [email protected]