Health Aid - Health Technician

This position is located at the Portland VA Medical Center, Inpatient & Emergency Services, Patient Transport (Escort) Unit in Portland, OR.

• THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-4. At the GS-2 and GS-3 grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-4. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.

The primary purpose of this position is to deliver a broad array of health care services throughout the medical center and it's various locations that provide patient care, i.e., living centers, etc. duties will include, but may not be limited to the following :

DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION : 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 the VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

Work Schedule : Days Vary from 2pm - 10 : 30pm with every other weekends and holidays

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives : Not authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI) : Not approved