Health Technician (Monitor Technician)

This position is located in Nursing Service, and is organizationally aligned under the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (537) a Level 1b Complexity VHA Facility. The position functions as a non-licensed member of the nursing care team and combines the responsibility and selected aspects of Intravenous (IV) line insertion, Phlebotomy, and 12 lead EKG, in addition to providing continuous observation of telemetry monitoring electrocardiographic (EKG) rhythms of critically ill patients. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Safely and correctly performs venous puncture to obtain a blood specimen from the patient after clearly explaining the procedure to the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient. Attaches a patient to an EKG machine and performs a twelve lead EKG reading. Delivers vital specimens to appropriate laboratories in the absence of other personnel so designated for this function. Cleans and returns equipment to appropriate location and reports needs for equipment repair to the appropriate person. Continuously monitors EKGs of patients on telemetry at Central Station site for up to 40 monitors each, any number of which may be in use at a given time. Identifies arrhythmias and changes in EKG rhythms from expected and acceptable readings and takes appropriate action such as trouble-shooting machines, checking electrode attachments, contacting medical personnel, and calling a code. Measures and records PR, QT and QRS intervals, interpretation, and rhythm changes and documents in medical record every four (4) hours or as condition warrants. Verifies alarm settings every four (4) hours and performs alarm parameter adjustments in collaboration with the registered nurse, according to unit policy and standards and physician's orders. Maintains telemetry equipment and supplies. Inspects equipment for malfunction, troubleshoots equipment failures, and notifies bio-med engineering when repairs are needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30pm to 8:00am and 11:30pm to 8:00am including holidays and weekends Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician (Monitor Technician)/PD13351A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/18/2026. Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): The Health Aid and Technician Series, 0640 has a minimum qualification entry requirement: Specialized Experience: Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled. AND, You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS-06 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include: Provides clinical, administrative, technical, and direct patient care support; performs venous puncture to obtain a blood specimen; places intravenous catheter into a peripheral vein; Attaches a patient to an EKG machine and performs a twelve lead EKG reading; applies a nasal cannula to deliver oxygen, a venturi mask, and an oxygen mask; Performs pulse oximetry; Maintains telemetry equipment and supplies, etc. OR, Education: Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have six months of graduate-level education (usually

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