Veterans Health Administration

Summary The Creative Arts Therapist (Music) provides music therapy treatment interventions incorporating the five-step process of data collection, assessment, planning, intervention, and monitoring/evaluation of effectiveness of treatment Duties Help Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Clinical: Administers Music Therapy and Recreation assessments and develops individualized treatment plans and interventions with an in-depth knowledge of symptoms of diagnoses in the provision of music therapy based on current literature and best practices. Provides assessment in areas of physical, cognitive, spiritual and emotional needs for residents and Veterans with diagnosis of TBI, Parkinson, Stroke, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Diabetes, COPD, Heart Disease, Cancer and other medical conditions associated with age related disabilities, within the CLC and facility as requested. Provides assessment and music therapy interventions for Veterans with Dementia and...

Summary Pharmacy Technicians at this grade level are nationally certified by PTCB as a CPhT or NHA as a ExCPT and can work autonomously, using independent judgment to perform a full range of duties. The employee will assist the pharmacist in providing optimal care and timely service in accordance with the mission, vision, and goals of the Amarillo VA Healthcare System and Pharmacy. Duties Help Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The pharmacy technician serves as the subject matter expert in medication dispensing to all areas of the medical center. This is above the full performance level for Pharmacy technicians. Employees at this grade level serve as pharmacy technicians receiving little guidance from more experienced staff members for more complex patients and procedures and require minimal supervision. Functions will include but not be limited to dispensing of medications, compounding IV, chemotherapy, biologics, hazardous and non-hazardous medications...

Summary Pharmacy Technicians are a vital component of medication distribution in the VA, and the need for fully functional and reliable personnel is critical to our mission. Certified technicians with advanced medical and technical knowledge that function above the journeyman level are highly integral to the Pharmacy Service. Technicians at this level have a major impact on operational aspects for providing timely, efficient, and accurate prescription filling/dispensing with minimal need of supervision. Duties Help Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties may include but are not limited to: Prescription Processing: Demonstrate ability to accurately navigate and utilize VistA, CPRS, and any other patient databases necessary to perform the job. Establish patient eligibility status. Establish provider prescriber authority and appropriately enter new providers into the system. Knowledge of medical terminology and common abbreviates to accurately...

Summary Pharmacy Technicians are a vital component of medication distribution in the VA, and the need for fully functional and reliable personnel is critical to our mission. Certified technicians with advanced medical and technical knowledge that function above the journeyman level are highly integral to the Pharmacy Service. Technicians at this level have a major impact on operational aspects for providing timely, efficient, and accurate prescription filling/dispensing with minimal need of supervision. Duties Help Duties may include but are not limited to: Prescription Processing: Demonstrate ability to accurately navigate and utilize VistA, CPRS, and any other patient databases necessary to perform the job. Establish patient eligibility status. Establish provider prescriber authority and appropriately enter new providers into the system. Knowledge of medical terminology and common abbreviates to accurately interpret/transcribe prescriptions. Interpret...

Summary The PACS Technologist provides guidance, instruction, maintenance and troubleshooting services in the day-to-day operations of the Radiology Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS), Voice Recognition System (VRS), Vista Imaging interface, and the Radiology Package in DHCP. The incumbent serves as a specialist providing support in the operation and management of digital image and voice acquisition, processing, storage and display systems at the Amarillo VA Health Care System. Duties Help Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Amarillo VA Health Care System is a member of the VA Heart of Texas Healthcare Network (VISN 17). The Service (department) provides diagnostic-imaging services primarily to Veterans and operates within the guidelines established by VISN 17. The PACS Technologist works under the Chief of Radiology Service or his/her designee and coordinates closely with OI&T, and Biomedical/Engineering Service. The incumbent is accountable...

Summary The Pharmacy Technician is assigned clinical duties & rotates through assignments in both inpatient & outpatient pharmacy, functioning independently within each area. Has complex functions within pharmacy service including inpatient medication preparation & distribution, sterile intravenous admixture preparation, automated equipment use & maintenance, filling of outpatient controlled substances in preparation for pharmacist verification, mail order reject assessment, & other complex duties. Duties Help VA Careers - Pharmacy : https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Responsible for computerized prescription process and input of prescriptions and medication orders or electronic equivalent. Resolves pharmacy/medication issues with other members of the healthcare team, Veterans and external customers. Dispenses medication or sterile products following all regulations, policies & procedures to...

Summary The Supervisory Pharmacy Technician is responsible for management and supervision of pharmacy technicians at the Sheridan VA Medical Center. This position requires significant independent technical judgement and expertise in complex areas of pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements and quality standards. They organize, coordinate, communicate, and manage programs for the pharmacy service at the facility level. Duties Help Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties List the major duties and responsibilities of the position Supervises pharmacy technicians as assigned by the Associate Chief, Pharmacy Operations or designee. Effectively serves as the direct front line supervisor over pharmacy technician staff. Oversees pharmacy technician scheduling, facilitates meetings/huddles, contributes to performance appraisals, and other supervisory functions as assigned by Associate Chief, Pharmacy Operations or designee....

Summary The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic position is in the Facility Management Service at the VA Maine Healthcare System located at the Augusta, ME location. This position is full time at 40 hours per week. Duties Help The purpose of the Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic position is to perform duties involved in the inspection, repair, overhaul, services and maintains a variety of complex air conditioning, refrigeration, medical air and vacuum systems. Duties includes, but are not limited to: Responsibility in managing and determining appropriate response to take in case of breakdown/malfunctions that require determinations of immediate action. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness (including safety, infection control, etc.) of work performed by contractors. Responsible for using the energy management system, a computer controlled system, that covers a variety of electronic and pneumatically controlled air conditioning systems and units using several types of...

Summary This Electrician position is in the Facility Management Service at the VA Maine Healthcare System located at the Togus ME location. This position is full time at 40 hours per week. Duties Help The purpose of the Electrician position is to install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and operate new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. Duties include, but are not limited to: Install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and operate new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the routing, placement type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment and controls. Subject to call-backs due to unexpected events adversely...