U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Cath Lab)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
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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.
Responsibilities
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.
Schedule and Compensation 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).
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.
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre‑employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i‑9‑central/form‑i‑9‑acceptable‑documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state‑issued dentification cards that are not REAL‑ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Training and Development As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2‑year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship; Education: there are no specific educational requirements; Licensure or Certification: licensure or certification is not required but strongly desirable at GS‑6 or above; Physical Requirements: see VA Directive and Handbook 5019; English Language Proficiency: medical instrument technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS‑08) directly related to the duties of the position to be filled. Specialized experience demonstrating possession of the knowledge required to provide all aspects of diagnostic ultrasonography services. Examples: 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; knowledge of quality control and performance improvement indicators for the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and ability to prepare and analyze quality control of test results.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques; knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements; ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels.
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.
Benefits Summary The full performance level of this vacancy is GS‑09. Selection is based on the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation.
Note: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS‑09. (Repeated)
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Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Cath Lab)
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Schedule and Compensation 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).
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.
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre‑employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i‑9‑central/form‑i‑9‑acceptable‑documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state‑issued dentification cards that are not REAL‑ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Training and Development As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2‑year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship; Education: there are no specific educational requirements; Licensure or Certification: licensure or certification is not required but strongly desirable at GS‑6 or above; Physical Requirements: see VA Directive and Handbook 5019; English Language Proficiency: medical instrument technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS‑08) directly related to the duties of the position to be filled. Specialized experience demonstrating possession of the knowledge required to provide all aspects of diagnostic ultrasonography services. Examples: 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; knowledge of quality control and performance improvement indicators for the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and ability to prepare and analyze quality control of test results.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques; knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements; ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels.
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.
Benefits Summary The full performance level of this vacancy is GS‑09. Selection is based on the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation.
Note: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS‑09. (Repeated)
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