Job Summary

Position is located at the Richard L. Roudebush VAMC Indianapolis, IN within the Nursing, Perioperative PCS Surgery Service. The Health Tech provides assistance of a technical, specialized, or support nature to health and medical personnel in the diagnosis or treatment of patient illnesses or medical conditions. Supports medical and health care professionals in tests and procedures to diagnose and treat medical conditions. Performs technical work in support of diagnostic test and procedures.

Job Description

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/07/2026. 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 GS05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Provides assistance in the treatment of patients. Understands and carries out the requests made by the health care professional. Provides clerical and administrative support. Experience with electronic medical records system. Your resume must clearly articulate how you meet this experience.. NOTE: Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. Please provide a transcript if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/. Physical Demands: Work pace ranges from sedentary to a very rapid pace to include walking, standing, bending, and reaching. Includes lifting and positioning patients in/onto exam position or on/off gurney, and/or wheelchair. Work requires specific, but common, physical abilities such as agility and dexterity to position patients for examination or treatment in usual alternate positions for patients with common disabilities. Heavy lifting occasionally may be required to relocate clinic equipment or patients. Work Environment: The work is performed in an indoor clinical setting, which may involve exposure to contagious diseases and the hazards of automated office. Employee will be required to sue protective clothing or gear such as mask and gloves for protection against infection. Standard safety precautions are routine.