Medical Instrument Technician EKG

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician EKG to join our team at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center University Drive facility PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA Careers - Microbiology/Molecular Medical Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/eSDGhIwZKdw At the GS-7 level, Medical Instrument Technicians (EKG) operate and monitor electrocardiographic equipment to perform specialized diagnostic procedures, including electrocardiograms (EKGs), exercise stress tests, and ambulatory cardiac monitoring studies used to detect and evaluate arrhythmias. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Performs the full range of electrocardiograph procedures, and related examinations, such as applying ambulatory monitoring devices, scanning Hotter tapes/disks, event monitor strips and editing EKG, Holler, and treadmill repasts. Utilizes MUSE cardiology storage system. Operates diagnostic medical equipment as a part of treatment of patient, supports register nurses and physicians equipment. Receives request and/or, consults for procedures. Performs Ml Tech work with Hotter/Event Monitoring specialty. Incumbent maintains knowledge of: Typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize, report, and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias. Common equipment settings, standardized procedures, common errors, and corrective measures. Incumbent has the 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. Act as a mentor or preceptor to others. Conduct in-service training on EKG equipment and related instrumentation. Perform simple functions in MUSE. Incumbent is responsible for: The troubleshooting of all laboratory equipment. When equipment is in need of repair, will contact appropriate biomedical engineering staff for resolution. The record keeping of procedures performed in the cardiac laboratory. Able to navigate and use the PACS system for electronic storage of patient information, and able to use computers independently. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:30- 4:00pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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 #: FS#000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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. - Licensure or Certification. Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it is

Salaire : $57,077 – $74,201/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

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