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Intermediate Care Technician (CORE)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is an Intermediate Care Technician job at a VA medical center in Clearlake, California, run by the Veterans Health Administration. It is part of a program that hires former military corpsmen, combat medics and medical technicians to work as part of the medical team. It is an open continuous announcement filled through direct hiring authority, with one vacancy.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

It may close early. This is an open continuous announcement, so applicants are referred as needed and the posting may close before the stated date once it is no longer needed.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens can apply. The job is open to the public, and displaced federal employees eligible under CTAP or ICTAP get priority.

What you would do

  • Screen patients and collect health history with licensed staff.
  • Give medications, including nebulized, topical, limited oral and vaccines.
  • Perform diagnostic tests such as vital signs and 12-lead EKGs.
  • Collect and label blood samples for testing.
  • Provide wound care, including debridement and dressings.
  • Document care accurately in the electronic health record.

Do you qualify for GS-7?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at a level equal to GS-6 to qualify for GS-7. Examples include crisis intervention, setting up medical equipment, CPR and defibrillator response, medication administration, and electronic health record documentation.

With education: One full year of graduate education can qualify you for GS-7, but only if it is directly related to the work of the position. Transcripts are required.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less that clearly shows relevant experience
  • Transcripts if you qualify through education
  • DD-214 or SF-50 if they apply to your situation
  • ICTAP or CTAP documentation if you are a displaced federal employee

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well your application meets the qualifications. Applicants are referred in the order received. Missing required information can make you ineligible or lower your rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe your experience clearly and specifically, because the agency will not assume qualifications.
  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, or it will make you ineligible.
  • If you use education to qualify, include transcripts, and apply online by 11:59 PM EST on 12/29/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Up to 25% travel may be expected.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Background or suitability investigation
  • Drug testing may be required
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Valid, REAL ID compliant identification for onboarding
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Must be proficient in spoken and written English
  • Physical demands include standing, lifting and bending for long periods

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$50,460 – $65,599 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-7 · General Schedule
Location
Clearlake, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Health Aid And Technician (0640)
Announcement
CBSW-13097998-27-CEB

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