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Health Technician (Behavioral Health)

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$46K/yr - $58K/yr

1+ years exp

The New Mexico VA Healthcare System is recruiting for a Health Technician (HT) located in the Behavioral Health Care Line (BHCL) Outpatient Clinics. The purpose of the position is to provide medical, psychiatric, and administrative support assistance in various clinics, ensuring excellent care for Veterans.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide quality nursing care to a variety of patients whose age may range from 17 years to 100+ years

Communicate effectively with others in all aspects of their duties, working cooperatively as a team member. Interacts with patients, visitors, staff, students, and volunteers in a courteous, helpful, cooperative, and compassionate manner. Adapts his/her care to meet the emotional and physical needs of the patients

Maintain a serene atmosphere in the clinic and waiting area by treating patients with respect and dignity and utilizing a calm manner in approaching agitated patient

Notify health care professionals when changes are noted in a patient's usual demeanor or if his/her behavior has changed significantly from previous visits

Respond and assist in the management of patients who lose control of behavior and/or become harmful to self and others by utilizing measures as directed by the health care professional and use of de-escalation skills

Provide for physical and emotional needs of patient requiring 1:1 observation while undergoing procedures or awaiting admission to the hospital

Receive written and verbal requests from health care professionals and provides assistance for a variety of difficult examinations and/or procedures that include, but are not limited to, 12-lead EKGs; Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI); bladder ultrasounds; pulmonary functions (PFT); venipuncture for specimen collection, phlebotomy, and/or IV access; wound care/dressing changes; monofilament foot exam; insert indwelling/external catheters; etc. Accurately measures intake and output. Perfor

Operate and maintain medical instruments and equipment for diagnostic and treatment procedures such as Point of Care Testing (POCT), EKG machines, CBG monitors, Breathalyzers, Nebulizer machines, ABI dopplers, bladder scans, spirometers, vital signs monitors, etc. Incumbent facilitates repair or replacement of any malfunctioning or broken equipment or instruments.ms sterile, non-sterile and medicated dressing changes

Perform direct patient support to include gathering information from patients, providing personal patient care and patient education on home use of medical equipment such as glucometers, blood pressure monitors, peak flow meters, etc

Assist Veterans with scheduling appointments, entering requests for labs, x-rays into CPRS GUI, entering consult requests for specialty services within Behavioral Health, assisting Veterans with scheduling appointments in ancillary/specialty services

Provide training to new staff regarding procedures, instruments, or equipment used in this clinic

Responds appropriately to emergency situations such as cardiopulmonary failure, hemorrhaging, and shock by assisting in the performance of resuscitation measures (CPR)

Observe and provide for a safe environment for patients and others through monitoring, reporting and taking protective precautions with any hazards once they are observed. Provides for safety through use of asepsis (Universal Precautions) and isolation of patients when needed

Qualification

Patient careMedical equipment operationData entryCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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

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

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Possess technician experience that requires application of knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled

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

There is no educational substitution at this grade level

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.