Intermediate Care Technician

The full performance, Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) Generalist is assigned to the Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This position serves as an advance technician for outpatient care settings such as; primary care, mental health, and specialty clinics. As an ICT Generalist the incumbent may serve in a medical center, community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC), mobile medical unit or may have virtual / remote assignments.

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY : This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

The full performance, Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) Generalist is assigned to the Department of Veteran Affairs within Lexington, KY Nursing Operations Service, Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The incumbent performs ongoing patient care duties in an outpatient clinical setting within the Surgical clinics. ICTs may perform tasks after proper education, training and competency, demonstrating knowledge, skills and abilities. Thoroughly and continually documents actions, interventions and patient response in the health record.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following :

• Assists licensed personnel with the delivery of care to patients with complex and specialized care needs.
• Performs treatments and interventions (i.e. Foley coude' catheter insertions, Cryotherapy, incision & drainage, and suturing).
• Performs wound care (i.e. bandaging, application of dressings, wound measurements and Photo-documentation of wounds).
• Assists with outpatient minor procedures.
• Administers Medicine such as : Intramuscular, oral, topical, eye drops, ear drops, intranasal, rectal suppositories, local anesthetics, nebulized medications, subcutaneous, and intradermal.
• Assists licensed staff with preparing patients for medical evaluation, setting up equipment, passing instruments and providing treatment during in-person or virtual visits.
• Operates specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes.
• Responsible for collecting a wide range of specimens and preparing them for transfer to process.
• Provides patient education within scope of care or while providing an intervention. (Examples : post-procedural care and wound care).
• Conducts or assists with the training of personnel in if appropriately trained, certified and / or qualified.
• Performs observation-based screening and collection of patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel.
• Completes approved templates and tools, such as normal result notes and follow up treatment protocols established by the agency.
• Performs Vital Signs and Point of Care Testing.
• Thoroughly and appropriately documents actions, interventions and procedures in the medical record. (Examples : Procedural notes, progress notes, screenings, photo documentation and secure messaging.)
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May perform tasks as outlined in this Position Description (PD) and in accordance with local policies after documented completion of training and demonstration of appropriate skills and competency.
• These tasks are not all inclusive and require the demonstration of appropriate training and documented competence prior to their performance.
• May assist with or perform other related approved technical health care procedures under the direction and supervision of the licensed personnel as competency is demonstrated and documented.

Other duties : Conducts or assists with the training of personnel in if appropriately trained, certified and / or qualified, for example : facility formal preceptors and Telehealth Presenter (TCT) instructors. Can conduct or assist with stand-downs, community health programs, health-care screenings, and immunizations. May be members of hospital-wide committees to enhance care for Veterans.

Work Schedule : Various Tours of Duty, To be determined during interview.

Position Description Title / PD# : Intermediate Care Technician / PD99968A

Physical Requirements : The work involves extended periods of bending, standing, and walking. Generally, the work requires recurring physical exertion with assisting patients.

Work Environment : On a regular and recurring basis, employee is exposed to infection, exposure to communicable diseases and contagious diseases. The incumbent's assignment requires compliance with special safety and health precautions by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) according to universal precautions.