Health Technician

Health Technician

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Charleston, South Carolina

Salary Range: $40332 - $52426 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Ralph H Johnson, VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC, Geriatrics/Acute Care Unit. The incumbent works under the Supervision of Physical Therapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT) and Recreation Therapist to provide services that promote the prevention, remediation and rehabilitation of acute and chronic physical dysfunction.

Major Duties:

• Major duties include but not limited to: Assist with implementation of STRIDE and other therapy programs. This can include managing lines and IV's/IV poles, wheelchairs, etc. that may limit function otherwise. Assist therapy staff in mobility of certain veterans utilizing Safe Patient Handling Techniques. Assist in transport of patients to and from clinic(s) within the facility. Promote STRIDE Program by participating in daily walks with enrolled participants and completing required documentation timely in CPRS. Maintains infection control and safety precautions. Assists with fitting/issuing/instructing in proper use of basic prosthetics, orthotics, and supportive devices. Adjusts, instructs and issues assistive devices for ambulation and assists in instruction of patients in proper use, care and safety. Assists in measuring and adjusting wheelchairs and instructs patients in proper use, care, and safety. Assist with instruction of patients in the use of orthoses, supportive devices, Activities of Daily Living devices, and leisure activities. Prepares and cleans up treatment areas. Prepares work areas (cleans mats, puts out clean linens, equipment) prior to sessions. Cleans work areas (mat, soiled linens and equipment) following treatment sessions and at end of the day. Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions and maintains treatment area in a safe, orderly manner. Performs all others duties assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (subject to change based on agency needs) Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/PD10778A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): 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; OR Education and Training For GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position In addition to the IOR, candidates must meet the specialized experience below: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) full year of experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-04, in Federal service that has required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of this position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Experience in patient care working as a rehab aid, rehab technician, patient care technician, or health technician. OR, Substitution of Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position. (A legible copy of transcripts with date the degree was conferred, coursework with grades and hours earned must be submitted with your application.) OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. (A legible copy of transcripts with date the degree was conferred, coursework with grades and hours earned must be submitted with your application.) 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.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/28/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12832333. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-28