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Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) Program is a program designed to hire transitioning service - National Guard - Reserve - and Veteran corpsmen - combat medics and medical technicians into positions at VA Medical Centers as an integral part of the medical team. Candidates generally qualify based on U.S. Armed Forces experience or equivalent education.

Qualifications

***Duties continued*** ICTs may perform tasks after proper education - training and competency - demonstrating knowledge - skills and abilities. Thoroughly and continually documents actions - interventions and patient response in the health record. Medication Administration: Medication administration will comply with national and local directives and policies. Administration methods may include intramuscular - oral - topical - eye drops - ear drops - intranasal - rectal suppositories - local anesthetics - nebulized medications - subcutaneous - and intradermal. Follows national and local pharmacy and facility guidelines for disposal of medications. Performs other duties as assigned. 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 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. Prior to deployment to the identified site specific location - travel to Atlanta - GA VAHCS for hands-on training for certification in and specific to podiatry basic foot care competencies is required by the incumbent. Duration of hands-on training may vary based in current competencies and skill sets however may range anywhere from 2-8 weeks. Additional travel requirement 1 week annually for first 3 years of employment for re-certifications. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Experience: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-6 grade level in the federal service). Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to: Prepare and administer medications through various methods - examples include - intramuscular injections - subcutaneous injections - intradermal injections - oral - aerosolized including oxygen - topical - intraocular (eye drops) - Otic (ear drops) - intranasal - rectal (suppositories) - local anesthetics - intraurethral - and intravenous. Perform minor surgical procedures - medical interventions and administer treatments to manage care to combat disease or disabling symptoms example incise and drain various skin infections or abscesses. Order appropriate diagnostic studies under the direction of the supervising Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) obtains and Reports Diagnostic and laboratory results. Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive full credit. OR Education: One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. (Transcripts Required) English Language Proficiency: Individuals serving in direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d). Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Practical knowledge of major body systems Working knowledge of topographic anatomy Working knowledge of diagnostic signs Knowledge of protocol-approved list of medications Working knowledge of emergency medicine techniques and emergency communication Knowledge sufficient to understand the legal considerations of emergency medicine Working knowledge of acute and chronic mental health conditions and crises Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the military as a Hospital Corpsman - Combat Medic - Medical Technician is highly desired. Examples of military occupational specialties highly desired - include but are not limited to: 4NOX- Basic Medical Technician - 4NOIC- Independent Duty Medical Technician - X4NO- Aeromedical Evacuation Technician - 1T2X1- Pararescue man - 68W- Combat Medic Specialist - 18D- Army Special Forces (Medic) - 68WW1- Special Operations Flight Medic - HM0000- Basic Hospital Corpsman - HM8404- Field Medical Service Technician - HM8425- Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman - HM8402- Submarine Force Independent Duty Corpsman - HM8401- Search and Rescue Medical Technician - HM8403- Fleet Marine Force Reconnaissance Independent Duty Corpsman - HM8406- Aerospace Medical Technician - and HS- Basic Health Services Technician. 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.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 28 - 2026
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 19 - 2025 with subsequent cut-off dates bi-weekly
• Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled
• The Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) is an occupational specialty - especially for former military combat medics - medical technicians - and corpsmen
• As an ICT - you will operate within clearly defined clinical competencies
• Prior to deployment to the identified site specific location - travel to Atlanta - GA VAHCS for hands-on training for certification in and specific to podiatry basic foot care competencies is required by the incumbent
• Duration of hands-on training may vary based in current competencies and skill sets however may range anywhere from 2-8 weeks
• Additional travel requirement 1 week annually for first 3 years of employment for re-certifications
• Major Duties: The incumbent performs ongoing patient care duties in an outpatient clinical setting
• ICTs may perform tasks as outlined in this Position Description (PD) and in accordance with local policies after documented completion of training and demonstration of appropriate skills and competency
• These tasks are not all inclusive and require the demonstration of appropriate training and documented competence prior to their performance
• The incumbent may assist with or perform other related approved technical health care procedures under the direction and supervision of the licensed personnel as competency is demonstrated and documented
• Patient Screening: Performing observation-based screening and collecting patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel - this may involve completing clinical reminders - obtaining patient health history - chief complaints - medication history - and identification of health- related conditions that may impact the patient's health status
• Completing approved templates and tools - such as - intake/outtake forms - normal result note follow up - clinical reminders - procedure and intervention notes established by the agency
• Assisting in behavioral/psychiatric situations in an outpatient setting
• This can include assisting licensed personnel with crisis intervention - management of aggressive or suicidal psychiatric patients - by providing one-to-one observations and applying prevention and management of disruptive behavior techniques (PMDB)
• Assists licensed staff with the delivery of care to patients with complex - specialized - and potentially life-threatening situations
• You will assist licensed staff with setting up equipment and providing treatment during in person or virtual visits
• Operating specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes
• Observes patient status and keeps licensed clinical staff informed of any change in condition
• You will assist clinical providers with emergency medical care - provides emergency response as part of the Rapid-Response-Team (RRT) - and assists with training of other hospital clinical staff
• Clinical responsibilities include but are not limited to: Performing Diagnostic Tests
• Examples: Vital Signs - 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) - eye exams Point-of-Care
• Examples: Abbott hand-held blood analyzer (I-STAT) - glucometer
• Medication Administration: topical medications - limited PO medications - emergent medications Wound Care
• Examples
• bandaging - application of dressings and wound measurements Assisting with patient exams and screening
• Examples: foot exams
• Assisting with patient exams and screening - utilizing technology such as telehealth peripherals
• Examples: podiatry foot exams (visual - sensory and vascular) - gait exams - and stance exams
• Patient education within scope of care or while providing an intervention Examples: postprocedural care and wound care
• Follow-up care: Examples: Wound check Electronic Health Record (EHR): Thoroughly and appropriately documents actions - interventions and procedures in the medical record
• Examples: Procedural notes and progress notes - screenings - photo-documentation - telephone contact - and secure messaging ****Duties continued in Qualifications section**** Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Intermediate Care Technician/PD99968S Physical Requirements: Regular and recurring duties may be performed in a continuous - uninterrupted manner - or at recurring intervals
• 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
• It is not anticipated that the work would regularly require the incumbent to defend himself/herself from physical attack.