Current jobs related to Healthcare Specialist - Spokane, Washington - Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

  • Pediatric Healthcare Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States Provider Solutions & Development Full time

    Job SummaryProvidence Medical Group is seeking a full-time General Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a well-established team at our outpatient clinic. As a Pediatric Healthcare Specialist, you will be part of a collaborative network where you will have easy access to system-wide support as you work alongside a highly motivated and...

  • Pulmonology Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States Maxim Healthcare. Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Pulmonology Specialist to join our team at one of our partner facilities in Washington State. As a Pulmonology Specialist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced inpatient setting. Your expertise in pulmonary function testing, critical care, and ventilation management will...

  • Behavioral Specialist

    1 week ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States Maxim Healthcare Services Full time

    Job Title: Behavioral SpecialistAbout the Role:We are seeking a skilled Behavioral Specialist to join our team at Maxim Healthcare Services. As a Behavioral Specialist, you will work one-on-one with children with Autism, helping them develop social skills, communication skills, and manage repetitive or restrictive behaviors.Responsibilities:• Support...

  • Travel Nurse ICU Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States PRN Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Travel Nurse ICU SpecialistPRN Healthcare is seeking a skilled travel nurse ICU specialist to join their team in Spokane, Washington.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ICU - Intensive Care UnitDiscipline: RN - Registered NurseEmployment Type: TravelShift: 12 hours, nightsDuration: 13 weeksHours per Week: 36As a travel nurse ICU specialist,...

  • Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States HealthCare Support Full time

    Nurse Practitioner Job DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our team at HealthCare Support. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our integrated senior community care delivery program.Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop...

  • Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States HealthCare Support Full time

    Nurse Practitioner Job OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our team at HealthCare Support. As a key member of our integrated senior community care delivery program, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care.Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop effective care plansManage acute and...

  • Travel Nurse RN Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States Infojini Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Travel Nurse RN SpecialistJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled Travel Nurse RN Specialist to join our team at Infojini Healthcare. As a Travel Nurse RN Specialist, you will provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment while working closely with our experienced medical staff.Responsibilities:* Provide direct patient care in a...

  • Digital Solutions Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States Chas CO LTD Full time

    At Chas CO LTD, we're on a mission to improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing superior customer service and achieving the highest potential of user productivity. As a Digital Solutions Specialist, you'll play a vital role in this endeavor, utilizing and supporting digital technologies and programs with high standards of...

  • Travel Nurse ICU Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States GHR Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Travel Nurse ICU SpecialistGHR Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and skilled travel nurse ICU specialist to join their team in Spokane, Washington.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ICU - Intensive Care UnitDiscipline: RNDuration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelGHR Healthcare offers a competitive pay...

  • Critical Care Specialist

    1 week ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing Full time

    Job Title: Critical Care SpecialistJob Description:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Critical Care Specialist to join our team at LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ICU nursing and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.As a Critical Care Specialist, you will be...

  • Travel Nurse RN Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States ALOIS Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Travel Nurse RN SpecialistJob Description:ALOIS Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in telemetry and be able to work independently.Responsibilities:Monitor EKG output and keep doctors informed of any changes.Record vital signs, including oxygen levels, blood pressure,...

  • Travel Nurse Endoscopy Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States IDR Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Travel Nurse Endoscopy SpecialistIDR Healthcare is seeking a skilled travel nurse endoscopy specialist to join our team in Spokane, Washington.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: EndoscopyDiscipline: RNDuration: 13 weeksShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelIDR Healthcare is a leading staffing firm that prioritizes the well-being of...

  • Traveling Healthcare Professional

    3 weeks ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States GetMed Staffing, Inc. Full time

    Travel Nursing OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled Endoscopy Specialist to join our team of travel nurses. This 13-week assignment offers a unique opportunity to gain diverse experiences and contribute to the success of our client.Key Responsibilities:Assist in the care of patients undergoing endoscopy proceduresCollaborate with the healthcare team to ensure...

  • Global Medical Specialist

    16 hours ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States Planet Healthcare Full time

    Planet Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled Global Medical Specialist to join their team. This exciting opportunity is for a Travel Healthcare Professional who will work in a Med Surg environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing and be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting.Job ResponsibilitiesSpecialize in Med Surg...

  • Travel Nurse RN Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States IDR Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Travel Nurse RN SpecialistIDR Healthcare is seeking a skilled travel nurse RN specialist to join our team in Spokane, Washington.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: TelemetryDiscipline: RNDuration: 13 weeksShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelIDR Healthcare is a leading staffing firm that empowers healthcare professionals to achieve...

  • Healthcare Operations Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States TriWest Healthcare Alliance Full time

    Job SummaryThis position resides within the Military & Veteran Services (MVS) division and is assigned to support the internal staff of military treatment facilities (MTFs).The incumbent will work closely with MTF staff to support TRICARE beneficiaries and provide non-clinical support for patient referrals and authorizations, outreach to network providers as...

  • Senior Healthcare Professional

    3 weeks ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States ATC Marietta Full time

    Job OverviewATC Marietta seeks a skilled Medical Care Specialist to join our team.Key Responsibilities:Provide high-quality patient care as a Registered Nurse (RN)Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on patient safety and satisfactionCollaborate with healthcare teams to deliver exceptional careRequirements:1 year of experience as an RNAbility to work...

  • Travel Nurse ICU Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States KPG Healthcare Full time

    KPG Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse ICU specialist for a contract in Spokane, Washington.Job Requirements:Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care UnitDiscipline: RNDuration: 13 weeksShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelTo qualify for this contract, a nurse must have two years of experience in the last three years of this specialty.KPG Healthcare offers...

  • Travel Nurse RN Specialist

    16 hours ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States IDR Healthcare Full time

    IDR Healthcare, a leading provider of travel nursing services, is seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment in Spokane, Washington.Job OverviewThis is an exceptional opportunity to join our team as a Travel Nurse RN Specialist, providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment. Our mission is to empower...

  • Travel Nurse RN NICU Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Spokane, Washington, United States IDR Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Travel Nurse RN NICU SpecialistIDR Healthcare is seeking a skilled Travel Nurse RN NICU Specialist to join our team in Spokane, Washington.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive CareDiscipline: RNDuration: 13 weeksShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelIDR Healthcare is an award-winning staffing firm that...

Healthcare Specialist

2 months ago

Spokane, Washington, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time
Job Summary

The Health Technician in Specialty Care Clinics is a multi-skilled position established to provide direct patient care and support in the specialty clinics.

Responsibilities
  • Report deviations in vital signs to providers and nurses.
  • Provide timely care to ensure the care of all patients in the clinic.
  • Communicate urgent concerns for patients with providers and other staff members.
  • Communicate care, per provider, to all patients and families.
  • Prepare patients for clinic visits, vital signs, and orthostatic vital signs.
  • Assist providers and nurses with other procedures as needed.
  • Maintain and fill liquid nitrogen canisters for cryotherapy treatment.
  • Utilize a range of office and medical equipment for patient care, electrocardiograms, and bladder volume index machines.
  • Assist in surgical site preparation per provider direction.
  • Assist with suture, staple, and steri-strip removal per provider direction.
  • Set up sterile fields.
  • Assist with safe lifting of patients to provide care.
  • Restock clinic rooms daily and check for outdated supply items.
  • Transfer patients.
  • Document all care in the electronic health record.
  • Ensure sterility and integrity of reusable medical equipment.
  • Ensure clinical equipment is in working order.
  • Take surgical-grade pictures of lesion sites and locations, documentation, and download information into patient records.
  • Handle all specimen collection and pathological labeling of specimens per protocol.
  • Provide pre- and post-handling of reusable medical equipment.
Work Schedule

The tour of duty ranges from 7:00am to 5:30pm. The shift will be 8 and a half hours long.

Virtual

This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#

Health Technician (Medical Assistant)/PD70217A Relocation/

Recruitment Incentives

Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

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

Physical Requirements

The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.

A pre-placement physical examination is not required.

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)

Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)

5 CFR General restriction on movement after competitive appointment applies.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 10/07/2024.

In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.

An Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) is a basic requirement that must be met in order to qualify for the 0640 occupational series.

All applicants, regardless of grade level, must meet minimum education requirements.

For this occupation, the education must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

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.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

Specialized Experience:

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:

Ability to assist medical and nursing staff through technical and specialized support services which aids in the diagnosis or treatment of patients; knowledge of clinical, laboratory, and administrative work; observation and communication skills; ability to assess need for professional intervention; ability to take vital signs; knowledge of surgical procedures and medical terminology; ability to obtain laboratory specimens and prepares them for transport; knowledge of basic instruments and diagnostic or treatment procedures; ability to gather diagnostic information for medical providers by monitoring patients using specialized machines including but not limited to continuous pulse oximetry monitoring, and 12-lead EKG; 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.

(EXPERIENCE MUST BE DETAILED IN RESUME IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT)

OR, Education:

Applicants may substitute education for the required experience.

To qualify based on education for this grade level, you must have completed 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.

from an accredited school, college or university.

(TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED).

OR, Combination:

Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level.

You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements.

Two full academic years of study, or 60 semester hours, beyond the second year is equivalent to 1 year of specialized experience.

(TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED).

Physical Requirements:

Physical and mental stamina are required.

The duties involve working under considerable stress, tense situations, and with patients who are stressed and worried about their medical conditions.

Work involves long hours of standing, stooping, bending, and stretching without a break during procedures which require concentration.

Manual dexterity and agility are required to correctly assemble instruments.

Strain is incurred in staying alert on long cases under difficult situations.

Working Conditions

Work is performed under bright surgical lights in rooms that are often warm while wearing hot moisture-proof barrier gowns, gloves, and masks.

Frequently work must be performed in an uncomfortable position.

Work involves high risk of regular and recurring exposure to blood and body fluids, air-borne contaminates.

There is high risk for needle sticks or other punctures by contaminated sharps.

There is risk of falls from slick floors (irrigating fluids) and electrical cords.

Universal precautions, sterile technique, and personal protective equipment must be utilized vigilantly.

May be expected to stay beyond shift if clinics or procedures are running late.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.

You can verify your education here:

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education

For further information, visit:

Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation)

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.

VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.

This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Pursuant to VHA Directive, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy).

VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations.

If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.

The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

To be qualified, you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy.

To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job.

Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website