U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Cath Lab Tech)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Cath Lab Tech)
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $67,057.00/yr - $87,173.00/yr
Summary Cardiac Catheterization Lab Techs work with physicians to complete both diagnostic & interventional invasive cardiac procedures including: LHC, RHC, PTCAs, stent placement, IABP, IVUS, pressure wires, pericardiocentesis, temporary pacemakers, radial artery, peripheral, electrophysiology studies, implantable device placements, AICD placement. The 2‑page resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Qualifications This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until January 07‑2027. 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
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.
Experience: Using sterile surgical techniques, equipment, medications, and supplies to set‑up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot such equipment used in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory; providing quality control for equipment test result analysis; and recognizing and distinguishing normal from abnormal heart functions to forewarn physicians of an impending life‑threatening situation.
Licensure or Certification: Not required for this occupation, but strongly desirable at GS‑6 or higher as evidence of possession of essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. Specific certifications for higher levels or supervisory assignments are indicated under Titles and Certification/Registrations. Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable. Training without official certification does not meet this definition.
English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required in chapter 2‑section D‑paragraph 5a.
Grade Determinations: GS‑09 Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level directly related to the duties of the position, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level; demonstrated Knowledge‑Skills‑Abilities: KSAs 1‑3 are appropriate for all positions at this level; KSAs 4 and 5 to be used according to specific assignment. Knowledge of more complex examination and treatment procedures to provide training and supervision, evaluate and initiate performance improvement projects, and write policies, procedures, and protocols pertaining to the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Ability to communicate effectively with employees at varying grade levels, manage and supervise employees, and provide staff development and training.
Certification: Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is highly desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable for employees at this level. Preferred Experience: RCIS and/or RCES certifications with 2 years of Invasive Cardiovascular Catheterization Technologist experience.
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: The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may require walking/standing, including travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds. Continuation of duties includes advanced knowledge of electrophysiology, proper lead placement, normal and abnormal EKG and hemodynamic tracings, infection control procedures and protocols, participation in rotational CCL on‑call activities and serving as technical team leader, maintaining productivity, regulatory compliance, staff development, and advanced equipment setup, calibration, operation, and troubleshooting.
Duties
Performs at an expert level for all essential functions and responsibilities as listed for lower grade levels.
Works with the interdisciplinary team to obtain inpatient add‑on information and patient history, labs, and procedure type, and corrects discrepancies or communicates contraindications to the interventional attending.
Scrubs, circulates, and monitors to assist the cardiologist, electrophysiologist, and/or fellows during procedures, with vast knowledge of procedures and equipment—including but not limited to intracardiac echocardiography, intravascular ultrasound, fractional flow reserve, atherectomy devices, Impella, intra‑aortic balloon pump, optical coherence tomography, and other interventional tools.
Possesses expert‑level knowledge of closure devices and hemostasis techniques and can teach others proper deployment to prevent vascular complications.
Sets up computers to acquire, reconstruct, and analyze data using various software to quantify coronary lesions and generate ventricular analysis reports.
Ensures all procedural data is accurately recorded and mentors and monitors peers for precision.
Accurately updates recording system to reflect pre‑intra and post‑procedure processes, including adding or removing members and updating the team.
Adheres to radiation safety for patients and staff.
Anticipates patient needs and assists with collecting radiation monitoring data; updates fluoroscopy exam settings per attending instructions.
Acts as a collegial resource and point of contact for obtaining needed supplies from outside facilities; records all transactions.
Promotes Quality Assurance/Improvement processes and solves standard and non‑standard technical problems, coordinating with others to resolve them.
Applies practical knowledge of scientific principles and combines resourcefulness, initiative, and independent judgment to resolve details inherent to the application.
Work schedule: Monday through Friday 07:30‑16:00; position requires periods of on‑call status to ensure 24/7 coverage; must report to duty within 30 minutes when on call.
Recruitment Incentive: Sign‑on bonus not authorized; relocation assistance not authorized; pay competitive with potential higher step rate.
Paid Time Off: 37‑50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13‑26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays). Parent leave and childcare subsidy details as given.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K up to 5% contribution by VA.
Telework: Not available; position is not virtual.
Functional Statement #: 54709‑F; Permanent Change of Station not authorized.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $67,057.00/yr - $87,173.00/yr
Summary Cardiac Catheterization Lab Techs work with physicians to complete both diagnostic & interventional invasive cardiac procedures including: LHC, RHC, PTCAs, stent placement, IABP, IVUS, pressure wires, pericardiocentesis, temporary pacemakers, radial artery, peripheral, electrophysiology studies, implantable device placements, AICD placement. The 2‑page resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Qualifications This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until January 07‑2027. 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
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.
Experience: Using sterile surgical techniques, equipment, medications, and supplies to set‑up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot such equipment used in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory; providing quality control for equipment test result analysis; and recognizing and distinguishing normal from abnormal heart functions to forewarn physicians of an impending life‑threatening situation.
Licensure or Certification: Not required for this occupation, but strongly desirable at GS‑6 or higher as evidence of possession of essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. Specific certifications for higher levels or supervisory assignments are indicated under Titles and Certification/Registrations. Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable. Training without official certification does not meet this definition.
English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required in chapter 2‑section D‑paragraph 5a.
Grade Determinations: GS‑09 Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level directly related to the duties of the position, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level; demonstrated Knowledge‑Skills‑Abilities: KSAs 1‑3 are appropriate for all positions at this level; KSAs 4 and 5 to be used according to specific assignment. Knowledge of more complex examination and treatment procedures to provide training and supervision, evaluate and initiate performance improvement projects, and write policies, procedures, and protocols pertaining to the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Ability to communicate effectively with employees at varying grade levels, manage and supervise employees, and provide staff development and training.
Certification: Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is highly desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable for employees at this level. Preferred Experience: RCIS and/or RCES certifications with 2 years of Invasive Cardiovascular Catheterization Technologist experience.
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: The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may require walking/standing, including travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds. Continuation of duties includes advanced knowledge of electrophysiology, proper lead placement, normal and abnormal EKG and hemodynamic tracings, infection control procedures and protocols, participation in rotational CCL on‑call activities and serving as technical team leader, maintaining productivity, regulatory compliance, staff development, and advanced equipment setup, calibration, operation, and troubleshooting.
Duties
Performs at an expert level for all essential functions and responsibilities as listed for lower grade levels.
Works with the interdisciplinary team to obtain inpatient add‑on information and patient history, labs, and procedure type, and corrects discrepancies or communicates contraindications to the interventional attending.
Scrubs, circulates, and monitors to assist the cardiologist, electrophysiologist, and/or fellows during procedures, with vast knowledge of procedures and equipment—including but not limited to intracardiac echocardiography, intravascular ultrasound, fractional flow reserve, atherectomy devices, Impella, intra‑aortic balloon pump, optical coherence tomography, and other interventional tools.
Possesses expert‑level knowledge of closure devices and hemostasis techniques and can teach others proper deployment to prevent vascular complications.
Sets up computers to acquire, reconstruct, and analyze data using various software to quantify coronary lesions and generate ventricular analysis reports.
Ensures all procedural data is accurately recorded and mentors and monitors peers for precision.
Accurately updates recording system to reflect pre‑intra and post‑procedure processes, including adding or removing members and updating the team.
Adheres to radiation safety for patients and staff.
Anticipates patient needs and assists with collecting radiation monitoring data; updates fluoroscopy exam settings per attending instructions.
Acts as a collegial resource and point of contact for obtaining needed supplies from outside facilities; records all transactions.
Promotes Quality Assurance/Improvement processes and solves standard and non‑standard technical problems, coordinating with others to resolve them.
Applies practical knowledge of scientific principles and combines resourcefulness, initiative, and independent judgment to resolve details inherent to the application.
Work schedule: Monday through Friday 07:30‑16:00; position requires periods of on‑call status to ensure 24/7 coverage; must report to duty within 30 minutes when on call.
Recruitment Incentive: Sign‑on bonus not authorized; relocation assistance not authorized; pay competitive with potential higher step rate.
Paid Time Off: 37‑50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13‑26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays). Parent leave and childcare subsidy details as given.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K up to 5% contribution by VA.
Telework: Not available; position is not virtual.
Functional Statement #: 54709‑F; Permanent Change of Station not authorized.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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