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Summary
The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) Electrocardiograph (EKG) is assigned to the Cardiology Department under the Specialty Care Service line. The MIT operates electrocardiographic equipment to perform specialized examinations and studies involving exercise stress testing - ambulatory monitoring of arrhythmias - and electrocardiograms on chronic patients.
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.
Basic Requirements:
Medical Instrument Technician - Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG) Citizenship
Must be a citizen of the United States
English Language Proficiency
Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - chapter 2 - section D - paragraph 5a
Education
There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation
Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels
Licensure or Certification
Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation
however - it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge - skills - and abilities
In addition - Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable
Grandfathering Provision
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 DETERMINATION Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG) - GS-7 Experience
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-6) which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled
This would be such experience which provided knowledge of the equipment - standard tests and procedures - and typical readings including arrhythmias and abnormalities and: Ability to recognize special patient needs such as disabilities - impaired mobility - and complicating medical conditions in order to prepare and position the patient for the prescribed procedure Knowledge of the specialized equipment and accessories appropriate to Holter monitoring and ability to perform such tests Knowledge of universal precautions and sterilization techniques and ability to follow CDC guidelines in cleaning equipment Ability to monitor the patient for adverse reactions and take appropriate action Ability to operate the equipment to perform standard and routine highly specialized procedures including exercise stress testing Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs)
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
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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with the work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation
May require standing - lifting - carrying - sitting - stooping - bending - pulling - and pushing
May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment
Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that require normal safety precautions
the area is adequately lighted - heated - and ventilated
However - the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.
Duties
The MIT (EKG) technician performs a variety of diagnostic procedures which include but are not limited to: Electrocardiogram: Performs electrocardiograms on GE MAC VU360 throughout the facility and editing EKG's on MUSE software
Incumbent is required to recognize normal and abnormal heart patterns including acute infarction and determine appropriate techniques for best results
Technician must be able to recognize cardiac emergencies and report serious findings to the provider immediately
Treadmill Stress Test: Technician is required to operate the EKG/CASE machine in coordination with treadmill equipment
The technician must monitor the patient's capacity for exercise tolerance with increased stress throughout the test
The technician must accurately observe the patient's condition - making notations of vital signs and other diagnostic information in accordance with established practices and in response to physician's demand or changes in patient's condition
The technician is required to perform a crash cart check list prior to the start of the clinic
The technician is required to obtain consent for the performance of a test
Holter Monitoring: Technician applies monitor and explains monitoring procedures to the patient and instructs them on its operation
Technician removes monitor from patients when applicable and sends monitor for processing
The technician must provide a summary of monitor findings to the reading provider for interpretation
Perform routine clerical procedures for the purpose of maintaining accurate records so that easy recall of patient examinations may be achieved
Maintains adequate supplies so that examinations are not delayed due to lack of necessary equipment and supplies
The incumbent must be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the medical center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed
Work Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Monday through Friday Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 81835F
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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.
Basic Requirements:
Medical Instrument Technician - Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG) Citizenship
Must be a citizen of the United States
English Language Proficiency
Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - chapter 2 - section D - paragraph 5a
Education
There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation
Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels
Licensure or Certification
Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation
however - it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge - skills - and abilities
In addition - Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable
Grandfathering Provision
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 DETERMINATION Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG) - GS-7 Experience
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-6) which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled
This would be such experience which provided knowledge of the equipment - standard tests and procedures - and typical readings including arrhythmias and abnormalities and: Ability to recognize special patient needs such as disabilities - impaired mobility - and complicating medical conditions in order to prepare and position the patient for the prescribed procedure Knowledge of the specialized equipment and accessories appropriate to Holter monitoring and ability to perform such tests Knowledge of universal precautions and sterilization techniques and ability to follow CDC guidelines in cleaning equipment Ability to monitor the patient for adverse reactions and take appropriate action Ability to operate the equipment to perform standard and routine highly specialized procedures including exercise stress testing Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs)
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
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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with the work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation
May require standing - lifting - carrying - sitting - stooping - bending - pulling - and pushing
May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment
Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that require normal safety precautions
the area is adequately lighted - heated - and ventilated
However - the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.
Duties
The MIT (EKG) technician performs a variety of diagnostic procedures which include but are not limited to: Electrocardiogram: Performs electrocardiograms on GE MAC VU360 throughout the facility and editing EKG's on MUSE software
Incumbent is required to recognize normal and abnormal heart patterns including acute infarction and determine appropriate techniques for best results
Technician must be able to recognize cardiac emergencies and report serious findings to the provider immediately
Treadmill Stress Test: Technician is required to operate the EKG/CASE machine in coordination with treadmill equipment
The technician must monitor the patient's capacity for exercise tolerance with increased stress throughout the test
The technician must accurately observe the patient's condition - making notations of vital signs and other diagnostic information in accordance with established practices and in response to physician's demand or changes in patient's condition
The technician is required to perform a crash cart check list prior to the start of the clinic
The technician is required to obtain consent for the performance of a test
Holter Monitoring: Technician applies monitor and explains monitoring procedures to the patient and instructs them on its operation
Technician removes monitor from patients when applicable and sends monitor for processing
The technician must provide a summary of monitor findings to the reading provider for interpretation
Perform routine clerical procedures for the purpose of maintaining accurate records so that easy recall of patient examinations may be achieved
Maintains adequate supplies so that examinations are not delayed due to lack of necessary equipment and supplies
The incumbent must be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the medical center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed
Work Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Monday through Friday Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 81835F
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