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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 1 day ago

Intermediate Care Technician

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $71K/yr

1+ years exp

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Intermediate Care Technician for the Emergency Department. This role involves providing advanced technical support in patient care, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with emergency procedures, and ensuring a safe environment for patients.

GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The incumbent performs ongoing patient care duties in the ED

Duties include performing observation-based screening and collecting patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel

This may involve obtaining patient health history for chief complaints - medication history - and information about health-related or high-risk conditions that may impact the patient's health status

The incumbent will complete approved templates and tools - for example the MiniCog screening established by the agency

The incumbent assists in behavioral/psychiatric situations in an emergency setting

This can include assisting licensed personnel with crisis intervention - assists with the management of aggressive or suicidal psychiatric patients - by providing one-to-one observations and applying prevention and management of disruptive behavior techniques (PMDB)

The incumbent performs duties focused on communication techniques required to complete the questioners and templates approved for use in the ED - including active listening - restating - and mirroring

The incumbent will maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient while promoting a sense of worth and dignity under the supervision of the licensed personnel

The incumbent assists ED licensed personnel with the delivery of care to patients with complex - specialized - and potentially life-threatening situations

This may include setting up equipment and passing instruments in the event of: cardioversions - insertion of thoracostomy tubes - or initiation of mechanical ventilation to restore normal physiological function or prevent deterioration of patient's condition

The incumbent must possess the knowledge to recognize life threatening situations and act to correct these emergent situations according to established national or local protocols

The incumbent initiates cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS) and use of automatic external defibrillator (AED) once trained and certified and where appropriate according to American Heart Association (AHA) protocols and policies

In addition to ongoing ED duties - the incumbent may be asked to respond to medical emergencies on the facility grounds - and sometimes encounters situations which may be life threatening as part of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) - Code Blue - or medical transport team

The incumbent appropriately implements emergency care in accordance with established protocols and policies

Works in concert with other members of these teams to determine the nature - extent - and seriousness of the patient's condition including the search for medical alert symbols and medications

ICTs will obtain and maintain certification in basic life support (BLS) - and other certifications as pertinent to their local facility and may assist within the scope/guidelines of their role and qualifications

Medication administration will comply with national and local directives and policies

Administration methods may include intramuscular - oral - topical - eye drops - ear drops - intranasal - rectal suppositories - local anesthetics - nebulized medications - subcutaneous - and intradermal

Follows national and local pharmacy and facility guidelines for disposal of medications

Conducts or assists with the training of personnel in CPR - and advanced emergency medical care techniques if appropriately trained - certified and/or qualified - for example: facility formal preceptors and BLS instructors

Can conduct or assist with stand-downs - community health programs - health care screenings - and immunizations

May be members of hospital-wide committees to enhance emergency care for Veterans

Performs other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Tours of duty for six 12 hour shifts and one 8 hour shift every two weeks

This is on a Panama Rotation with shifts assigned and modified per needs of the service

Current shifts include: 0730-2000(0730-1600 for short day) - 1930-0800(2330-0800 for short day) - 1130-0000( 1130-2000 for short day) Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Position Description/PD#: Intermediate Care Technician/PDS0031A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Qualification

Monitoring vital signsAdministering medicationBasic Life Support (BLS)Emergency care proceduresPatient assessmentCrisis interventionActive listeningCommunication techniques

Required

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

Experience monitoring vital signs, administering medication, assessing body systems, monitoring life support equipment, and implementing care plans

Experience recognizing and responding to life threatening situations utilizing appropriate emergency treatment

Experience responsible for a number of technical procedures such as inserting intravenous catheters, performing venipunctures and arterial punctures, assisting in emergency surgery, splinting, suture removal, ear irrigations, inserting nasogastric tubes, administering basic IV fluids, and oxygen

Experience assisting physicians with specialized monitoring, diagnostic, and treatment procedures

One full year of graduate level education that meets the requirements for GS-07 grade level in Federal service in the subject area of medical, health or related fields from an accredited college or university