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Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) (Telemetry Monitor Technician)
Direct Jobs, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550
Summary
The incumbent will be assigned to Patient Care Service and is under the supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager - Medical-Surgical Unit (B4/B5). The Telemetry Technician at this level is responsible for skilled continuous comprehensive evaluation and documentation of the patient cardiac monitoring system for patients requiring telemetry - as assigned.
Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Grade Determinations: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled
This would be experience which provided knowledge of the equipment - standard tests and procedures - and typical readings including arrhythmias and abnormalities
In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize - report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias
Knowledge of common equipment settings and standardized procedures plus knowledge of common errors and corrective measures
Ability to modify procedures/positions to obtain the correct results with patients with complicating conditions such as amputations - Parkinson's disease - structural defects - and scar tissue
Ability to act as a mentor or preceptor to lower graded technicians
Ability to conduct in-service training on the EKG equipment and related instrumentation
Certification
No certification is required
however - it is desirable that employees at this level have BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications
Preferred Experience: Must have documented monitor experience in an Acute Care setting
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-7. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-7. Physical Requirements: This position requires to undergo a pre-employment medical examination/physical - TB test - and other medical related requirements.
Duties
Major Duties to include but not limited to: Knowledgeable and independently functions in the use of the telemetry and vital signs monitoring equipment and works in collaboration with the unit RN
Report rhythm changes - arrhythmias - vital signs outside of set parameters to the assigned RN caring for the patient
Review previous shift's rhythm strips for shift history and reviews patient information on CPRS upon admission to review telemetry orders and parameters in order to prevent any delay in placing a patient on ordered telemetry and to ensure accuracy of ordered parameters for monitoring
Track each monitored patient throughout each shift - documents ECG interpretation per patient requirements and policy
Independently take corrective actions - including reapplication of electrodes on patients - and set alarm parameters as ordered
Knowledge of standard medical terminology as well as common diseases and their effects are understood
Demonstrate understanding and proficiency of the use of the continuous virtual care platform with audio and visual capability
Work Schedule: Varies - must accept all shifts Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 40709-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Grade Determinations: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled
This would be experience which provided knowledge of the equipment - standard tests and procedures - and typical readings including arrhythmias and abnormalities
In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize - report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias
Knowledge of common equipment settings and standardized procedures plus knowledge of common errors and corrective measures
Ability to modify procedures/positions to obtain the correct results with patients with complicating conditions such as amputations - Parkinson's disease - structural defects - and scar tissue
Ability to act as a mentor or preceptor to lower graded technicians
Ability to conduct in-service training on the EKG equipment and related instrumentation
Certification
No certification is required
however - it is desirable that employees at this level have BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications
Preferred Experience: Must have documented monitor experience in an Acute Care setting
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-7. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-7. Physical Requirements: This position requires to undergo a pre-employment medical examination/physical - TB test - and other medical related requirements.
Duties
Major Duties to include but not limited to: Knowledgeable and independently functions in the use of the telemetry and vital signs monitoring equipment and works in collaboration with the unit RN
Report rhythm changes - arrhythmias - vital signs outside of set parameters to the assigned RN caring for the patient
Review previous shift's rhythm strips for shift history and reviews patient information on CPRS upon admission to review telemetry orders and parameters in order to prevent any delay in placing a patient on ordered telemetry and to ensure accuracy of ordered parameters for monitoring
Track each monitored patient throughout each shift - documents ECG interpretation per patient requirements and policy
Independently take corrective actions - including reapplication of electrodes on patients - and set alarm parameters as ordered
Knowledge of standard medical terminology as well as common diseases and their effects are understood
Demonstrate understanding and proficiency of the use of the continuous virtual care platform with audio and visual capability
Work Schedule: Varies - must accept all shifts Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 40709-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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