Health Technician

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Louisville, KY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cardiac Monitoring, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Records, Patient Admissions, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Registered Nurse (RN), Testing
LOCATION
Louisville, KY
POSTED
Today
Job Title

Health Technician

Duties

Duties includes but are not limited to the following:

  • Initiates cardiac monitoring correctly, and is able to admit/discharge patients from monitoring system and print rhythm strips.
  • Performs venipuncture to obtain serum blood samples as ordered according to VHA, Medical Center, ED, and Laboratory policy and procedures.
  • Performs urine dipstick testing and properly reports the results to the physician and/or the RN and documents appropriately.
  • Facilitates maintaining charts and patient tracking information board.
  • Provides patient care tasks as delegated
  • Orders, maintains, and stocks supplies for the unit.
  • Attends and participates in in-services/training opportunities in order to plan quality patient care.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 4:00pm.

This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/ PD40133A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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US Department of Veterans Affairs