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The purpose of the Health Technician is to provide support of specialized procedures for acute care nurses and medical providers to ensure efficient, high quality care. She/he provides clinical, programmatic, technical, and clerical support in the interdisciplinary inpatient setting. The position works at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Nursing Service, Specialty Hospital Based Service (SHBS) and works closely with nurses, physicians, and other members of the acute care team. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) Specialized Experience: Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education 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. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to interviews patients and completes basic health screening, assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and exams by preparing patients, recognizes the need for, and assists with emergency measures, assists with transportation needs, communicating between various departments, and coordinating delivery of medications to patients. OR Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have graduate education or an internship directly related to the work of the position (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED/Documentation of Internship) 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. ["Duties to include but not limited to the following: Clinical Duties Requires to interview patients and complete basic health screening as well as perform radiology procedures such as MRI and CT. Collects patient data specific to health care needs including vital signs, pain level, weight, height, functional status and observation of overall condition. Assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and exams by preparing patients, ensuring privacy and applying aseptic principles. Recognizes the need for, and assists with emergency measures, including CPR. Takes appropriate action in response to patient emergency situations. Individual initiates e-team and codes when indicated. Organizes patient care activities and make adjustments as patient care priorities change. This includes assisting with transportation needs, communicating between various departments, and coordinating delivery of medications to patients. Must be trained and demonstrate competency in performing BLS. Recognizes, reports, and responds appropriately to unusual patient behavior, i.e., hostile, abusive, violent and or changes in patient's conditions. Recognizes any communication by patient with depressed, suicidal, or homicidal behaviors; remains with patient and reports immediately to Charge Nurse or Physician. Provides and reinforces patient education, as appropriate. Incumbent performs specified diagnostic tests and treatments. Collects, labels, and transports patient specimens, including Glucometer testing, stool guaiac, and urine specimens. Performs 12 lead ECG's and admits patients to telemetry monitoring if indicated. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm with flexibility to meet patient needs Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Health Technician/ PD00817A Physical Requirements: Good hearing and visual acuity are required. The work involves standing long hours, walking, bending and reaching on a routine basis. The work requires the incumbent be mobile throughout the Medical Center as needed, involving standing, walking, bending, pushing, and lifting (moderate to heavy). The incumbent must be capable of prolonged standing/walking and be physically capable of pushing equipment, and escorting patients that may be in wheelchairs and/or gurneys. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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