Health Technician (Spinal Cord Injury)
Direct Jobs, Long Beach, CA, United States
Summary
The Long Beach VA Medical Center is searching for a Health Technician (HT) to serve within the Nursing - Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Rehab service.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement (04/30/2026). 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. For a GS‑06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS‑05. 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. If the most recent SF‑50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one‑year time‑in‑grade as required by the announcement; in this instance you must provide an additional SF‑50 that clearly demonstrates one‑year time‑in‑grade.
Specialized Experience: You must have one 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 include—knowledge of therapeutic, rehabilitative, and preventive care for patients in various states of dependency; knowledge of interpersonal skills to give reassurances to the patient and encourage proper treatment; knowledge of the neurophysiology of the autonomic nervous system and the functioning of upper and lower motor neuron lesions with corresponding intestinal and bladder dysfunction; knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the urinary system; knowledge of emergency cardiac arrest procedures; the ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the care plan and recovery; and the ability to properly use equipment, materials, and supplies in diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Physical Requirements: The physical and mental status of the Health Technician should enable them to perform all duties under normal and emergent conditions. The evaluation of an individual's ability to perform efficiently and without hazard to self or others will encompass a composite consideration of physical, mental, and emotional ability as related to realistic requirements for the duties and responsibilities to be assumed. Duties regularly require utilizing safe patient‑handling devices in lifting and positioning patients—most bariatric or unable to assist. The role involves extensive periods of standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
Duties
Perform direct and indirect patient/resident care activities.
Serve as a role model and leader for patients and peers.
Assist in applying, teaching, and using prosthetic appliances and orthotic devices for ambulation.
Observe patients for pain during exercises and report declines in mobility or functional status to licensed nurses.
Provide postmortem care respectfully, including draping the gurney with the Service Flag before exiting the patient’s room.
Perform passive, assistive, and active range‑of‑motion exercises specific to Spinal Cord Injury.
Bath, provide oral hygiene and denture care, report oral issues, and assist patients in grooming and laundering.
Escort and transport residents on and off station for activities or appointments.
Assist residents in applying and removing splints or prostheses.
Measure and record vital signs, height, and weight.
Utilize non‑pharmacological approaches to manage pain and discomfort and perform small group programs.
Redirect patients with behavioral issues using non‑restrictive measures and set firm limits to ensure safety.
Work schedule varies—day or night shift (07:30‑08:00 am/07:30‑08:00 pm). This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health Technician (Spinal Cord Injury)/PD10355A. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized, Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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The Long Beach VA Medical Center is searching for a Health Technician (HT) to serve within the Nursing - Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Rehab service.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement (04/30/2026). 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. For a GS‑06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS‑05. 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. If the most recent SF‑50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one‑year time‑in‑grade as required by the announcement; in this instance you must provide an additional SF‑50 that clearly demonstrates one‑year time‑in‑grade.
Specialized Experience: You must have one 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 include—knowledge of therapeutic, rehabilitative, and preventive care for patients in various states of dependency; knowledge of interpersonal skills to give reassurances to the patient and encourage proper treatment; knowledge of the neurophysiology of the autonomic nervous system and the functioning of upper and lower motor neuron lesions with corresponding intestinal and bladder dysfunction; knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the urinary system; knowledge of emergency cardiac arrest procedures; the ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the care plan and recovery; and the ability to properly use equipment, materials, and supplies in diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Physical Requirements: The physical and mental status of the Health Technician should enable them to perform all duties under normal and emergent conditions. The evaluation of an individual's ability to perform efficiently and without hazard to self or others will encompass a composite consideration of physical, mental, and emotional ability as related to realistic requirements for the duties and responsibilities to be assumed. Duties regularly require utilizing safe patient‑handling devices in lifting and positioning patients—most bariatric or unable to assist. The role involves extensive periods of standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
Duties
Perform direct and indirect patient/resident care activities.
Serve as a role model and leader for patients and peers.
Assist in applying, teaching, and using prosthetic appliances and orthotic devices for ambulation.
Observe patients for pain during exercises and report declines in mobility or functional status to licensed nurses.
Provide postmortem care respectfully, including draping the gurney with the Service Flag before exiting the patient’s room.
Perform passive, assistive, and active range‑of‑motion exercises specific to Spinal Cord Injury.
Bath, provide oral hygiene and denture care, report oral issues, and assist patients in grooming and laundering.
Escort and transport residents on and off station for activities or appointments.
Assist residents in applying and removing splints or prostheses.
Measure and record vital signs, height, and weight.
Utilize non‑pharmacological approaches to manage pain and discomfort and perform small group programs.
Redirect patients with behavioral issues using non‑restrictive measures and set firm limits to ensure safety.
Work schedule varies—day or night shift (07:30‑08:00 am/07:30‑08:00 pm). This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health Technician (Spinal Cord Injury)/PD10355A. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized, Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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