The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) Program is a program designed to hire transitioning service - National Guard - Reserve - and Veteran corpsmen - combat medics and medical technicians into positions at VA Medical Centers as an integral part of the medical team. Candidates generally qualify based on U.S. Armed Forces experience or equivalent education.
Qualifications
***Duties continued*** 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. Medication Administration: Medication administration will comply with national and local directives and policies. Administration methods may include intramuscular - oral - topical - eye drops - ear drops - intranasal - rectal suppositories - local anesthetics - nebulized medications - subcutaneous - and intradermal. Follows national and local pharmacy and facility guidelines for disposal of medications. Performs other duties as assigned. To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 07/06/2026. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Experience: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-6 grade level in the federal service). Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to: Prepare and administer medications through various methods - examples include - intramuscular injections - subcutaneous injections - intradermal injections - oral - aerosolized including oxygen - topical - intraocular (eye drops) - Otic (ear drops) - intranasal - rectal (suppositories) - local anesthetics - intraurethral - and intravenous. Perform minor surgical procedures - medical interventions and administer treatments to manage care to combat disease or disabling symptoms example incise and drain various skin infections or abscesses. Order appropriate diagnostic studies under the direction of the supervising Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) obtains and Reports Diagnostic and laboratory results. Your experience must be detailed in your resume 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 one full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. (Transcripts Required). English Language Proficiency: Individuals serving in direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d). Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Practical knowledge of major body systems Working knowledge of topographic anatomy Working knowledge of diagnostic signs Knowledge of protocol-approved list of medications Working knowledge of emergency medicine techniques and emergency communication Knowledge sufficient to understand the legal considerations of emergency medicine Working knowledge of acute and chronic mental health conditions and crises Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the military as a Hospital Corpsman - Combat Medic - Medical Technician is highly desired. Examples of military occupational specialties highly desired - include but are not limited to: 4NOX- Basic Medical Technician - 4NOIC- Independent Duty Medical Technician - X4NO- Aeromedical Evacuation Technician - 1T2X1- Pararescue man - 68W- Combat Medic Specialist - 18D- Army Special Forces (Medic) - 68WW1- Special Operations Flight Medic - HM0000- Basic Hospital Corpsman - HM8404- Field Medical Service Technician - HM8425- Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman - HM8402- Submarine Force Independent Duty Corpsman - HM8401- Search and Rescue Medical Technician - HM8403- Fleet Marine Force Reconnaissance Independent Duty Corpsman - HM8406- Aerospace Medical Technician - and HS- Basic Health Services Technician. 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/.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until April 6 - 2026
The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be July 6 - 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates bi-weekly
Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled
The Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) is an occupational specialty - especially for former military combat medics - medical technicians - and corpsmen
As an ICT - you will operate within clearly defined clinical competencies
Prior to deployment to the identified site specific location - travel to Atlanta - GA VAHCS for hands-on training for certification in and specific to podiatry basic foot care competencies is required by the incumbent
Duration of hands-on training may vary based in current competencies and skill sets however may range anywhere from 2-8 weeks
Additional travel requirement 1 week annually for first 3 years of employment for re-certifications
Major Duties: The incumbent performs ongoing patient care duties in an outpatient clinical setting
ICTs 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
The incumbent 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
Patient Screening: Performing observation-based screening and collecting patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel - this may involve completing clinical reminders - obtaining patient health history - chief complaints - medication history - and identification of health- related conditions that may impact the patient's health status
Completing approved templates and tools - such as - intake/outtake forms - normal result note follow up - clinical reminders - procedure and intervention notes established by the agency
Assisting in behavioral/psychiatric situations in an outpatient setting
This can include assisting licensed personnel with crisis intervention - management of aggressive or suicidal psychiatric patients - by providing one-to-one observations and applying prevention and management of disruptive behavior techniques (PMDB)
Assists licensed staff with the delivery of care to patients with complex - specialized - and potentially life-threatening situations
You will assist licensed staff with setting up equipment and providing treatment during in person or virtual visits
Operating specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes
Observes patient status and keeps licensed clinical staff informed of any change in condition
You will assist clinical providers with emergency medical care - provides emergency response as part of the Rapid-Response-Team (RRT) - and assists with training of other hospital clinical staff
Clinical responsibilities include but are not limited to: Performing Diagnostic Tests
Medication Administration: topical medications - limited PO medications - emergent medications Wound Care
Examples
bandaging - application of dressings and wound measurements Assisting with patient exams and screening
Examples: foot exams
Assisting with patient exams and screening - utilizing technology such as telehealth peripherals
Examples: podiatry foot exams (visual - sensory and vascular) - gait exams - and stance exams
Patient education within scope of care or while providing an intervention Examples: postprocedural care and wound care
Follow-up care: Examples: Wound check Electronic Health Record (EHR): Thoroughly and appropriately documents actions - interventions and procedures in the medical record
Examples: Procedural notes and progress notes - screenings - photo-documentation - telephone contact - and secure messaging ****Duties continued in Qualifications section**** Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Intermediate Care Technician/PD99968S Physical Requirements: Regular and recurring duties may be performed in a continuous - uninterrupted manner - or at recurring intervals
The work involves extended periods of heavy moving and lifting of patients
Generally - the work requires recurring bending - lifting - stooping - stretching - and positioning of patients
It is not anticipated that the work would regularly require the incumbent to defend himself/herself from physical attack.
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.
