Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 742233 (Please include VIN # on all documents)
Our mission: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
The Portland VA Medical Center (PVAMC) is a type 1-A facility serving a large and diverse group of veterans.
PVAMC Mission: Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
PVAMC Vision: To be a patient-centered integrated health care organization for Veterans providing excellent health care, research and education; an organization where people choose to work; an active community partner; and a backup for national emergencies.
This position is located in the POPS (Portland Outpatient Procedures and Surgeries) unit under the Division of Hospital and Specialty Medicine at the Portland VA Medical Center. Primary Purpose: The incumbent of this position works directly with POPS unit staff, and Providers and to deliver direct patient care.. The Health Technician is responsible for the administrative and clinical functions of patient care in order to assure timely preparation and evaluation for patients pre and post procedure or surgery.