Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)

Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician performs the full range of electrocardiograph procedures, and related examinations, such as applying ambulatory monitoring devices, scanning Holter tapes/disks, event monitor strips and editing EKG, Holter, and treadmill reports. Utilizes MUSE cardiology storage system. Operates diagnostic medical equipment as a part of treatment of patient, supports register nurses and physicians. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Functions of the Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) position includes, but is not limited to: Initiates, interprets, and discontinues telemetry monitoring. Recognizes and reports telemetry rhythms outside prescribed parameters. Maintains and ensures cleanliness of telemetry equipment. Maintains records related to telemetry activities. Trouble shoots malfunctions of telemetry equipment in conjunction with biomedical engineering service. Provides customer service while answering phone in regards to telemetry issues. Collects telemetry data and compiles data for reports regarding telemetry functions. The employee will be assigned to the central telemetry monitoring unit working a rotating tour of duty. Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring and direct and indirect patient care for an adult and/or geriatric male and female patient populations. The employee will be responsible for the development and demonstration of increasing skills in the performance of variety of tasks. Provides assistance of a technical, specialized, or support nature to health and medical personnel in the diagnosis or treatment of patients with cardiac conditions. Work Schedule: Various Tours of Duty 7:30am - 8p.m. , (6) 12 hr. shifts and (1) 8 hr. shift per pay period. Rotating weekends and holidays. Subject to change to meet the needs of the agency. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Citizenship of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) 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. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. 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

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