Intermediate Care Technician (Emergency Department)
The Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) works in the Emergency Department, of the Nursing Service for the Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHCS). ICT may be requested to float to other areas of the hospital due to staffing needs. Duties include providing assessment and management of ambulatory patients seen within an Inpatient & Outpatient Care Units. This may involve obtaining patient health history, chief complaints, medication history, and identification of health related conditions that may impact the patient's health status. The incumbent will evaluate patients for emergency medical conditions, order appropriate diagnostic studies and perform a wide range of treatment procedures under the direction of the Nurse/Physician. Necessary interventions based upon patient symptoms and established protocols/standards of care should be part of the routine capabilities of this position. Other duties include, but are not limited to:
Operate specialized medical equipment such as defibrillators, electrocardiographs, and oxygen apparatus. -Perform procedures such as start peripheral, venipuncture, ear irrigation, enemas, splinting, suture removal -Perform diagnostics including vital signs, EKG, rapid strep swabs, urine dip, urine pregnancy test, visual acuity.-Provide administration of oxygen, basic IV fluids, nebulized medications (under the supervision of a physician, nurse, or other authorized health provider).-Perform venipuncture according to written protocols to ensure proper collection, labeling, handling and delivery of blood specimens to the lab.-Perform standard 12-lead EKGs and mounts tracings for interpretation.-Perform EKG Strip Interpretation including:
PR interval, QRS interval, QT interval, Rate determination, and Rhythm.-Perform A-Line, CVP, PA line set-up and calibration. Promotion Potential:
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule:
Varies to include Days, Evenings, Nights and rotational weekends and holidays. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Intermediate Care Technician (Emergency Department)/PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/04/2019. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06.The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
Specialized Experience at the GS-06 Level:
Applicants must have One full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-05) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to experience providing emergency medical response care, skills to perform specific tasks/tests/procedures to meet patient healthcare needs. Current BLS certification is highly desirable. At least one full year experience as a Army Combat Medic (68W), Navy Corpsman (HM), Air Force Pararescue or Medical Technician, Military EMT (B,I and P) or other medical Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). ACLS and PALS training must be successfully obtained within the first six months of hire. Specialized experience at the GS-07 Level:
Applicants must have One full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-06) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to experience at a higher level, performing more independent tasks and duties with less supervision and training that would be required of a GS-6 level employee. Examples are assisting medical personnel in the evaluation of ambulatory patients seen within an inpatient care environment; assisting with life threatening procedures such as defibrillation, cardioversions, insertion of chest drainage tubes, initiation of mechanical ventilation to restore normal physiological functions, operates specialized medical equipment such as defibrillators, electro cardiographs and oxygen apparatus, experience as an Army Combat Medic (68W), Navy Corpsman (HM), Air Force Pararescue or Medical Technician, Military EMT (B,I, and P), or other medical Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). ACLS and PALS training must be successfully obtained within the first six months of hire. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Analytical ThinkingDiagnostic Medical TestingEducation and TrainingPatient Care 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (up to 1/4 hours); Pushing (1/4 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 4-5 hours);Standing (up to 4-5 hours); Repeated bending (up to 4-5 hours); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted). 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/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Operate specialized medical equipment such as defibrillators, electrocardiographs, and oxygen apparatus. -Perform procedures such as start peripheral, venipuncture, ear irrigation, enemas, splinting, suture removal -Perform diagnostics including vital signs, EKG, rapid strep swabs, urine dip, urine pregnancy test, visual acuity.-Provide administration of oxygen, basic IV fluids, nebulized medications (under the supervision of a physician, nurse, or other authorized health provider).-Perform venipuncture according to written protocols to ensure proper collection, labeling, handling and delivery of blood specimens to the lab.-Perform standard 12-lead EKGs and mounts tracings for interpretation.-Perform EKG Strip Interpretation including:
PR interval, QRS interval, QT interval, Rate determination, and Rhythm.-Perform A-Line, CVP, PA line set-up and calibration. Promotion Potential:
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule:
Varies to include Days, Evenings, Nights and rotational weekends and holidays. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Intermediate Care Technician (Emergency Department)/PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/04/2019. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06.The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
Specialized Experience at the GS-06 Level:
Applicants must have One full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-05) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to experience providing emergency medical response care, skills to perform specific tasks/tests/procedures to meet patient healthcare needs. Current BLS certification is highly desirable. At least one full year experience as a Army Combat Medic (68W), Navy Corpsman (HM), Air Force Pararescue or Medical Technician, Military EMT (B,I and P) or other medical Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). ACLS and PALS training must be successfully obtained within the first six months of hire. Specialized experience at the GS-07 Level:
Applicants must have One full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-06) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to experience at a higher level, performing more independent tasks and duties with less supervision and training that would be required of a GS-6 level employee. Examples are assisting medical personnel in the evaluation of ambulatory patients seen within an inpatient care environment; assisting with life threatening procedures such as defibrillation, cardioversions, insertion of chest drainage tubes, initiation of mechanical ventilation to restore normal physiological functions, operates specialized medical equipment such as defibrillators, electro cardiographs and oxygen apparatus, experience as an Army Combat Medic (68W), Navy Corpsman (HM), Air Force Pararescue or Medical Technician, Military EMT (B,I, and P), or other medical Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). ACLS and PALS training must be successfully obtained within the first six months of hire. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Analytical ThinkingDiagnostic Medical TestingEducation and TrainingPatient Care 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (up to 1/4 hours); Pushing (1/4 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 4-5 hours);Standing (up to 4-5 hours); Repeated bending (up to 4-5 hours); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted). 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/.
- Department:
0640 Health Aid And Technician - Salary Range:
$38,291 to $55,318 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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