Job at a glance
The New Mexico VA Healthcare System is recruiting for a Health Technician (HT) located within Surgical Service. The incumbent will perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of clinic operations. Major duties: Duties include but not limited to: Perform a wide variety of direct patient care tasks in support of multiple surgical specialties including podiatry, orthopedics, vascular, general surgery, wound care, cardiothoracic, and plastics under the supervision of an RN.
Chart appropriate history, findings, and treatments in outpatient records as directed by the supervising RN. Assure stock levels and care of all instruments in the surgical specialty clinic. Answer inquires of other personnel in clinic. Take and report vital signs and weight as directed. Perform routine clerical functions as needed across multiple software applications. Perform clinical support functions as needed in fast paced multidisciplinary environment.
Take and pass a basic nail & foot care course to assist in the podiatric nail clinic. Use of various clinical sets such as EKG, blood draw, bladder scan, sterile field prep. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:0pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/PD04970A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: You must be a U.S.
Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education: There is no educational substitution at this grade level.