Summary Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) position will be at the full performance, Critical Care and assigned to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This position serves as an advanced technician for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Step-down Unit, and/or Post anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for patients who are present for treatment. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205) for this occupation. Responsibilities The core duties of this position include but are not limited to: Assists licensed personnel with the delivery of care to patients with complex and specialized care needs. Assists in behavioral/psychiatric situations in an outpatient setting. Performs treatments and interventions (i.e. nail debridement, callus paring, wound dressings). Performs wound care (i.e. bandaging, application of dressings, wound measurements and Photo-documentation of wounds). Assists with outpatient minor procedures. Position Description 375 Patient Care. Participates in follow-up care such as wound check. Medication Administration Exp: topical, subcutaneous. Assists licensed staff with preparing patients for medical evaluation, setting up equipment, passing instruments and providing treatment during in-person or virtual visits. Operates specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes. Uses doppler ultrasound for arterial examination of the lower extremity. Performs 12-lead electrocardiograms. Provides patient education within scope of care or while providing an intervention. (Examples: post-procedural care, diabetic foot education, and wound care). Conducts or assists with the training of personnel in if appropriately trained, certified and/or qualified. Performs observation-based screening and collection of patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM- 4:30PM Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Intermediate Care Technician/PD99794S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/04/2025. Individual Occupational Requirements: Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above): Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled. In addition to the Individual Occupational Requirements listed above, the below qualification requirements must be meet: GS-7 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one (1) full year of experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-6, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as: Assisting medical personnel with surgical procedures. Communicate with the supervising physicians, licensed independent provider (LIP) and advanced practice provider (APP). Perform observation-based screening, collecting patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel. Knowledge to recognize life threatening situations and act to correct these emergent situations according to established national or local protocols. Operating medical equipment like electrocardiographs, oxygen apparatuses, and defibrillators. Conducting specimen preparation and collection. Performing the necessary procedures for the preparation and transfer of specimens to the laboratory for processing, including but not limited to labeling and packaging. Conducting screening based on observation and gather patient information in cooperation with licensed individuals. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required specialized experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have one (1) full year of graduate level education, with courses directly related to the work of the position. A copy of your transcript(s) must be submitted with your application. Physical Requirements: The work involves extended periods of heavy moving and lifting of patients. Generally, the work requires recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and positioning of patients. 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/. Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.