Health Technician-Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT)
He/she works collaboratively with the Core and Expanded Team (family/caregiver, internal and community-based services involved in providing care to the patient) in setting priorities and deadlines for Veteran care. The Health Technician takes direction from all members of the core and expanded teams in order to provide timely and safe patient care. The Health Technician is responsible for the laboratory services provided in the CBOCs. The applicant will be required to function under the supervision of the RN Team Leader. This position requires scheduling flexibility that may include some evening and Saturday tours. Works sites will include Northport VAMC, Valley Stream CBOC, East Meadow CBOC, Patchogue CBOC, and/or Riverhead CBOC. Preferred Criteria:
Med/Surg, Geriatric or Extended Care experience background required, with at least 2 years experience preferred Phlebotomy experience preferred Current American Heart Association BLS certification Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast paced environment Applicant must be self-motivated, possessing critical thinking and interpersonal relationship skills Area of Assignment:
Outpatient Clinics including CBOCs Work Schedule:
Predominately day tour, Monday thorough Friday, 7:
30 AM- 4:
00 PM however may include weekends and/or evening tours. Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Health Technician-Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT)/Health Technician/PD#2314A GS-7 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/26/2020. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Specialized Experience for GS -7:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS- 6 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Collections of specimens, applying dressings, adjusting simple supportive equipment, collections of blood samples or other fluid samples. Uses computers software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Maintains patient charting using standard approved medical terminology for human body, physical and emotional reactions, nursing care, and schedules appointments. OR; Completion of at least (1) year of Graduate Level education that is directly related to the work of the position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond a bachelors degree is needed for this vacancy. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Clerical Customer Service Computer Skills Specimen Collection Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying of light items. The work requires above average agility and dexterity. The work may require heavy lifting of equipment or Veterans. The incumbent may be required to travel between VA and/or Non-VA clinical care sites and possession of a valid driver's license may be required. References:
VA Handbook 5005/96, Part II, Appendix G50 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-7. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-7. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Med/Surg, Geriatric or Extended Care experience background required, with at least 2 years experience preferred Phlebotomy experience preferred Current American Heart Association BLS certification Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast paced environment Applicant must be self-motivated, possessing critical thinking and interpersonal relationship skills Area of Assignment:
Outpatient Clinics including CBOCs Work Schedule:
Predominately day tour, Monday thorough Friday, 7:
30 AM- 4:
00 PM however may include weekends and/or evening tours. Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Health Technician-Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT)/Health Technician/PD#2314A GS-7 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/26/2020. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Specialized Experience for GS -7:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS- 6 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Collections of specimens, applying dressings, adjusting simple supportive equipment, collections of blood samples or other fluid samples. Uses computers software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Maintains patient charting using standard approved medical terminology for human body, physical and emotional reactions, nursing care, and schedules appointments. OR; Completion of at least (1) year of Graduate Level education that is directly related to the work of the position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond a bachelors degree is needed for this vacancy. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Clerical Customer Service Computer Skills Specimen Collection Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying of light items. The work requires above average agility and dexterity. The work may require heavy lifting of equipment or Veterans. The incumbent may be required to travel between VA and/or Non-VA clinical care sites and possession of a valid driver's license may be required. References:
VA Handbook 5005/96, Part II, Appendix G50 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-7. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-7. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0640 Health Aid And Technician - Salary Range:
$49,976 to $64,964 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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