Health Technician

Veterans Health Administration • Castle Rock, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Technician position is in the outlying Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and is aligned under Nursing Service. Positions are located at the Golden, Aurora, and Denver clinics. The technician provides clinical support to patients requiring care services and nursing support that contributes to overall clinic functionality. Work is performed in outpatient clinic lab draw stations, with daily exposure to patients and potentially infectious material, hazardous chemicals, noxious fumes, flammables, and corrosives. Appropriate precautions, including protective clothing and gloves, must be used. The position primarily involves sitting and standing, and may require prolonged standing and bending, walking, lifting up to 20 pounds, kneeling, and some stair climbing. The work also requires manual dexterity, concentration, working at top speed for several hours, and the ability to distinguish colors and color intensity. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The position is Health Technician, PD11440A.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation; designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Meet the Health Technician 0640 Individual Occupational Requirement through either specialized experience applying relevant knowledge, methods, and techniques, or a four-year bachelor's degree with a major or at least 24 semester hours in directly related subjects.
• For GS-5 specialized experience: one year equivalent to at least GS-4, with examples including routine phlebotomy and venipuncture, specimen collection and dressing application; preparing patients and testing supplies; handling specimens according to procedures; and maintaining records of patient testing activities.
• GS-5 education alternative: a bachelor's degree or four years of education above high school with a major or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position, from an appropriately accredited institution.
• A combination of qualifying specialized experience and post-high-school education beyond the second year may be used to meet GS-5 requirements.
• A transcript is required if education is used to qualify.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date, 11/12/2026.
• Selected applicants must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• A complete application package, including resume and transcripts as applicable, is required. Resumes must be no longer than two pages under the stated Merit Hiring Plan requirement beginning September 27, 2025.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• Physical ability to perform prolonged standing and bending, walking, lifting up to 20 pounds, kneeling, and some stair climbing; manual dexterity and the ability to distinguish colors and color intensity are required.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Maintain files and records.
• Perform reception duties and assist office visitors.
• Use a computer to perform administrative duties.
• Train new personnel on clinical and administrative duties.
• Perform simple treatment procedures, such as changing sterile dressings and applying slings or bandages.
• Use techniques to appropriately de-escalate disruptive patients.
• Instruct patients and families on home self-care requirements for injuries or ailments.
• Observe patients and report changes in condition, including deviations in color, pulse, respiration, temperature, and blood pressure.
• Position and drape patients.
• Interview patients to document complaints, medical history, and personal information.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Document electronic patient medical records.
• Schedule patient appointments, tests, and procedures.
• Perform blood glucose testing.
• Set up patient examination rooms while following infection control procedures.
• Collect, label, and package specimens such as blood and urine.
• Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs).

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• VA may consider credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual, if requested and approved before appointment; credit is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level