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Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Cath Lab)
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Summary
The MIT Cardiac Cath Lab Technician performs expert knowledge of vascular and coronary anatomy and physiology related to cardiovascular function. The work involves operating diagnostic and therapeutic medical instruments and equipment associated with cardiac catheterization - and requires practical knowledge of human anatomy and physiology - and a practical understanding of medical data generated by patient/equipment connections. 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 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 See the grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutions 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 For certain functional areas at the higher levels or supervisory assignments - specific certifications appropriate to the specialty are indicated in this standard under "Titles and Certification/Registrations"
For all specialties identified in this standard Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable
Training which does not result in official certification does not meet this definition
Physical Requirements
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
English Language Proficiency
Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2 - section D - paragraph 5a - this part
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: Medical Instrument Technician GS-09: Experience
In addition to the basic requirements - at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-08) - which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled
Specialized experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge required in order to provide all aspects of diagnostic ultrasonography services
Examples of the GS-8 experience include: advanced knowledge of equipment - medications - and supplies used in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and the ability to set-up - calibrate - operate - and troubleshoot this equipment
Knowledge and understanding of wave forms from the great vessels and all chambers of the heart including the ability to recognize and distinguish normal from abnormal - artifact from abnormality - and forewarn the physician of an impending life-threatening situation
Knowledge of quality control and performance improvement indicators for the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and ability to prepare and analyze quality control of test results
And must fully meet ALL the following KSAs at that level
This must be FULLY demonstrated and supported in your resume: 1
Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures - to evaluate and initiate performance improvement projects - and to write policies - procedures - and protocols that pertain to diagnostic ultrasonography
2
Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements
3
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels
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-09
Physical Requirements: Some work may require movement between offices - hospitals - warehouses - and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work.
Duties
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties: Work with physician to complete both diagnostic and interventional invasive cardiac procedures including: LHC - RHC - PTCAs - Stent placement - IABP - IVUS - pressure wires - pericardiocentesis - temporary pacemakers - radial artery procedures - peripheral procedures - electrophysiology studies/procedures - implantable device placements and AICD placement
Ability to scrub - circulate - and monitor and trouble shoot with all procedures as well as advanced Cardiac Cath Lab (CCL) procedures (including lead for electrophysiology program) to include but not be limited to intravascular ultrasound - filter wires - permanent pacemaker insertions - peripheral studies etc
Sets up computers to acquire - reconstruct - and analyze data using various computer software and peripheral devices to quantify coronary lesions and to generate ventricular analysis reports - cardiac output - gradients - valve areas - and other diagnostic parameters for patient reports
Ensures that all procedural data is accurately recorded and mentors and monitors peers for precision
Will always adhere to radiation safety: for patients as well as for staff
Anticipates patient needs and meets them
Assists with collecting radiation monitoring data
Acts as collegial resource and point of contact for obtaining needed supplies from outside facilities
Appropriately documents all transactions
Actively participates and serves as an example promoting Quality Assurance/ Improvement processes
Ability to solve standard and nonstandard technical problems that the technician must coordinate with others to resolve
Applies a practical knowledge of the basic theories and principles of the scientific discipline (s) supported
Combining their knowledge with resourcefulness - initiative and independent judgment in locating precedents and resolving the details inherent to application
Knowledge of electrophysiology - proper lead placement - as well as normal and abnormal EKG and hemodynamic tracings
In depth knowledge of infection control procedures and protocols
Participates in rotational CCL on call activities and serves as technical team leader
Incumbent will ensure productivity is maintained at the established level for the program for which he/she is responsible
Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques to provide training and supervision in these procedures - to participate in evaluation of and initiate performance improvement projects - to write policies - procedures - and protocols that pertain to the CCL
Serves as a guide for trainees and CART-CL documentation
Knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels
Ability to provide - or provide for - staff development and training
Advanced knowledge of equipment - medications - and supplies used in the CCL and the ability to set up - calibrate - operated - and troubleshoot this equipment
Work Schedule: Various rotating tours of duty Monday - Friday with on call: 7:00 am -3:30 pm - 7:30 am - 4:00 pm - 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tours will vary to meet the need of the organization
Rotating on-call shifts (must be able to report to the facility within 30 minutes if called in)
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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 #: 54709-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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The MIT Cardiac Cath Lab Technician performs expert knowledge of vascular and coronary anatomy and physiology related to cardiovascular function. The work involves operating diagnostic and therapeutic medical instruments and equipment associated with cardiac catheterization - and requires practical knowledge of human anatomy and physiology - and a practical understanding of medical data generated by patient/equipment connections. 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 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 See the grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutions 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 For certain functional areas at the higher levels or supervisory assignments - specific certifications appropriate to the specialty are indicated in this standard under "Titles and Certification/Registrations"
For all specialties identified in this standard Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable
Training which does not result in official certification does not meet this definition
Physical Requirements
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
English Language Proficiency
Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2 - section D - paragraph 5a - this part
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: Medical Instrument Technician GS-09: Experience
In addition to the basic requirements - at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-08) - which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled
Specialized experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge required in order to provide all aspects of diagnostic ultrasonography services
Examples of the GS-8 experience include: advanced knowledge of equipment - medications - and supplies used in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and the ability to set-up - calibrate - operate - and troubleshoot this equipment
Knowledge and understanding of wave forms from the great vessels and all chambers of the heart including the ability to recognize and distinguish normal from abnormal - artifact from abnormality - and forewarn the physician of an impending life-threatening situation
Knowledge of quality control and performance improvement indicators for the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and ability to prepare and analyze quality control of test results
And must fully meet ALL the following KSAs at that level
This must be FULLY demonstrated and supported in your resume: 1
Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures - to evaluate and initiate performance improvement projects - and to write policies - procedures - and protocols that pertain to diagnostic ultrasonography
2
Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements
3
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels
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-09
Physical Requirements: Some work may require movement between offices - hospitals - warehouses - and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work.
Duties
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties: Work with physician to complete both diagnostic and interventional invasive cardiac procedures including: LHC - RHC - PTCAs - Stent placement - IABP - IVUS - pressure wires - pericardiocentesis - temporary pacemakers - radial artery procedures - peripheral procedures - electrophysiology studies/procedures - implantable device placements and AICD placement
Ability to scrub - circulate - and monitor and trouble shoot with all procedures as well as advanced Cardiac Cath Lab (CCL) procedures (including lead for electrophysiology program) to include but not be limited to intravascular ultrasound - filter wires - permanent pacemaker insertions - peripheral studies etc
Sets up computers to acquire - reconstruct - and analyze data using various computer software and peripheral devices to quantify coronary lesions and to generate ventricular analysis reports - cardiac output - gradients - valve areas - and other diagnostic parameters for patient reports
Ensures that all procedural data is accurately recorded and mentors and monitors peers for precision
Will always adhere to radiation safety: for patients as well as for staff
Anticipates patient needs and meets them
Assists with collecting radiation monitoring data
Acts as collegial resource and point of contact for obtaining needed supplies from outside facilities
Appropriately documents all transactions
Actively participates and serves as an example promoting Quality Assurance/ Improvement processes
Ability to solve standard and nonstandard technical problems that the technician must coordinate with others to resolve
Applies a practical knowledge of the basic theories and principles of the scientific discipline (s) supported
Combining their knowledge with resourcefulness - initiative and independent judgment in locating precedents and resolving the details inherent to application
Knowledge of electrophysiology - proper lead placement - as well as normal and abnormal EKG and hemodynamic tracings
In depth knowledge of infection control procedures and protocols
Participates in rotational CCL on call activities and serves as technical team leader
Incumbent will ensure productivity is maintained at the established level for the program for which he/she is responsible
Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques to provide training and supervision in these procedures - to participate in evaluation of and initiate performance improvement projects - to write policies - procedures - and protocols that pertain to the CCL
Serves as a guide for trainees and CART-CL documentation
Knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels
Ability to provide - or provide for - staff development and training
Advanced knowledge of equipment - medications - and supplies used in the CCL and the ability to set up - calibrate - operated - and troubleshoot this equipment
Work Schedule: Various rotating tours of duty Monday - Friday with on call: 7:00 am -3:30 pm - 7:30 am - 4:00 pm - 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tours will vary to meet the need of the organization
Rotating on-call shifts (must be able to report to the facility within 30 minutes if called in)
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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 #: 54709-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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