Health Technician (Multiple Specialties)
Qualifications
On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Position may be subject to rotating shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
Major Duties
Duty details are available on the full USAJobs announcement.
Conditions of Employment
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Health Technician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Perform necessary intake procedures, including screening patients and obtaining vital signs, perform blood draws, administer oral medication as directed by a medical provider, perform subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and vaccinations. Perform specimen collection, such as throat, respiratory, or urine specimens, prepare samples for analysis, including labeling and routing to a laboratory. Operate an electrocardiogram (EKG).
Operate a small volume nebulizer. Ensure necessary supplies, instrumentation and equipment are properly sterilized and available for patient care. Record patient care, reactions to treatment and other relevant information into an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Greet and direct visitors in a health care setting, provide in-person and telephone service to meet patient care needs. Prepare for the preventive and clinical needs of a patient visit by reviewing patient records and conducting pre-visit planning. Use layman terms to deliver age-appropriate oral and written instructions, literature, and patient education regarding topics such as medication use, activities, diet, and self-care in a respectful and supportive manner.
Provide written medical guidance to patients based on a medical provider's instructions. Assist patients with coordination of various procedures throughout different departments in a medical facility. Deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations including tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, or dangerous situations.
How to Apply
Visit USAJobs.gov and sign up or log in.
Federal resumes are more detailed than private-sector ones. Include job titles, duties, hours/week, and dates (month/year) for each position.
Transcripts, DD-214 (veterans), SF-50 (current feds), and other documents as required by the announcement.
Click "Apply on USAJobs" and complete all questionnaires before the deadline (May 5, 2026).
Monitor your application through your USAJobs dashboard. Federal hiring typically takes 4-8 weeks.