Intermediate Care Technician Job

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

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

Duties

The incumbent performs ongoing patient care duties in an outpatient and inpatient clinical settings as well as minor procedures. ICTs may perform tasks as outlined in this Position Description (PD) and in accordance with local policies after documented completion of training and demonstration of appropriate skills and competency. These tasks are not all inclusive and require the demonstration of appropriate training and documented competence prior to their performance. The incumbent may assist with or perform other related approved technical health care procedures under the direction and supervision of the licensed personnel as competency is demonstrated and documented.

Clinical responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists licensed personnel with the delivery of care to patients with complex and specialized
  care needs.
• Assists in behavioral/psychiatric situations in an outpatient setting.
• Performs treatments and interventions (i.e. nail debridement, callus paring, wound dressings).
• Performs wound care (i.e. bandaging, application of dressings, wound measurements and
  Photo-documentation of wounds and skin lesions).
• Assists with outpatient minor procedures that are not considered basic foot care.
• Participates in follow-up care such as wound check.
• Medication Administration Exp: topical, subcutaneous.
• 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.
• Uses doppler ultrasound for arterial examination of the lower extremity.
• Performs 12-lead electrocardiograms.
• Provides patient education within scope of care or while providing an intervention.
  (Examples: post-procedural care, diabetic foot education, and wound care).
• Conducts or assists with the training of personnel in if appropriately trained, certified and/or
  qualified.
• Performs observation-based screening and collection of patient information in collaboration
  with licensed personnel.
• Completes approved templates and tools, such as normal result notes and follow up treatment protocols established by the agency.
• Performs Vital Signs and Point of Care Testing.
• Thoroughly and appropriately documents actions, interventions and procedures in the
  medical record. (Examples: Procedural notes, progress notes, screenings, photo documentation and secure messaging.).

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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. 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.

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 occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/04/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12778261.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Next steps

After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated 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.