Health Technician (Specialty Care Clinics) Direct Hiring Authority Job in Indianapolis, IN

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response. Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing the appropriate medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention.
• The Health Technician performs, reports, and records assigned nursing care in the Specialty Care Clinics, including, but not limited to:
  • Vital signs and clinical reminders with appropriate consults and alerts as indicated
  • Check expiration dates of meds and supplies
  • Performs and reports to the appropriate medical/health care professionals a range of diagnostic support duties to include but not limited to Venipuncture, EKG, bladder scan, ear irrigations, wound care, accudata, doppler, pulse oximetry, weights, and other procedures requested by provider within the HTs scope of practice
  • Vaccine administration as authorized by facility and/or Directive and validated through competency assessment.
  • Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication.
  • Electronic record documentation, including documentation of procedures, vaccine administration, clinical information obtained during patient calls/visits, vital signs, clinical reminders, and other pertinent clinical information
  • Assists with procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary supplies and equipment, positioning patient, explaining procedure to patient, while ensuring comfort and privacy
  • Completion of tasks designated by policies/procedures/protocols and/or assigned by supervisor, including but not limited to: pending access lists, clinical reminders, and other assigned tasks/projects.
  • Rooms patients in a timely and efficient manner using correct patient identifiers
  • Keeps exam rooms stocked with appropriate equipment/supplies needed for patient care
  • Maintains BLS certification.
• Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance, and effectively performs supportive tasks as directed when appropriate.
• Based on the patient's goals, provides patient and family health education, after initiated by provider or Registered Nurse, to include self-management, prevention, and wellness.
• Interacts and communicates appropriately with patients and family members.
• Teaches patients and family members to necessity of continuing proper health care. Provides follow-up care instructions and demonstrations for patients. Counsels on health subjects including nutrition, care of minor injuries and illnesses, and home care.
• Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and universal precautions.
• Incumbent possesses knowledge of proper handling and pre-cleaning of reusable medical
  equipment.
• Demonstrates competence utilizing special equipment needed to perform job duties.
• Supports patient-driven care in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner, using evidence based principles.
• Promotes patient and personnel safety. Demonstrates competence utilization of Safe Patient Handing equipment.
• Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties based on the Specialty Clinic model while providing care to variable patient populations.
• Receives request or instructions for procedures. Interprets request or instructions for
  medical or health care personnel.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All 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.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/27/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12779612.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.