Intermediate Care TechnicianUS Department of Veterans Affairs • Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Intermediate Care Technician
US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Anchorage, Alaska, United States
- Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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Performs observation-based screening and collection of patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel. Assists licensed personnel with the delivery of care to patients with complex and specialized care needs. The incumbent will complete approved templates and tools, such as normal result notes and follow up treatment protocols established by the agency. The incumbent assists in behavioral/psychiatric situations in an outpatient setting The incumbent assists licensed staff with preparing patients for medical evaluation, setting up equipment, passing instruments and providing treatment during in-person or virtual visits. The incumbent operates specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes. The incumbent is responsible for collecting a wide range of specimens and preparing them for transfer to processing. Performs Vital Signs and Point of Care Testing. Performs treatments and interventions i.e. Foley coude' catheter insertions. Performs treatments and interventions i.e. Cryotherapy, incision & drainage, and suturing. Performs wound care i.e. bandaging, application of dressings, wound measurements and Photo-documentation of wounds. Performs 12-lead electrocardiograms. Recognize life threatening situations and act to correct these emergent situations according to established national or local protocols. The incumbent initiates cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS) and use of automatic external defibrillator (AED) once certified and where appropriate according to American Heart Association (AHA) protocols and policies. Observes patient status and keeps licensed personnel informed of any change in condition. Assisting with patient exams, structured interviews and screenings. Examples: gynecology exams. Patient education within scope of care or while providing an intervention. Examples: post- procedural care and wound care., glucometer teaching Follow-up care: Examples: Suture removal. Electronic Health Record (EHR): Thoroughly and appropriately documents actions, interventions and procedures in the medical record. Examples: Procedural notes, progress notes, screenings, photo-documentation and secure messaging. Medication Administration Exp: intramuscular, oral, topical, eye drops, ear drops, intranasal, rectal suppositories, local anesthetics, nebulized medications, subcutaneous, and intradermal. Conducts or assists with the training of personnel in if appropriately trained, certified and/or qualified, for example: facility formal preceptors and Telehealth Presenter (TCT) instructors. Assisting with patient exams and screening, utilizing technology such as telehealth peripherals. Examples: primary care physical exams (heart, eye, ear, nose, throat (EENT);gait exams, and skin exams.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Intermediate Care Technician/ PD99968-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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