Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)

The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT/EKG) works within the Cardiology Department at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. The Medical Instrument Technician will perform a range of standard, but complex, electrocardiograph examinations with responsibility for maintaining all instruments prior to the procedure. The MIT/EKG technician possesses expertise in cardiac dysthymias, and the knowledge of normal and abnormal pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Duties: Independently performs the full range of electrocardiograph procedures and related examinations such as obtaining EKG's, applying and assisting with the application of ambulatory monitoring devices, performing stress testing (nuclear and exercise), and assisting in echocardiogram studies (IV access and bubble studies). Identifies normal sinus rhythm and recognizes dysrhythmia and reports changes in the rate and/or rhythm to provider. Promptly Identifies and reports, defined abnormal EKGs to the provider. Anticipates and obtains equipment and supplies needed for providing efficient services to patients. Maintains adequate supply of inventory and supplies. Place orders and follow through with obtaining deficient supply or equipment. Communicate effectively and respectfully with all members of the team. Prepares, organizes, and maintains EKG clinic. Provides help as needed in administrative/clinical functions of the unit and clerical support, such as receiving telephone calls and patient scheduling assistance. Serves as primary point of contact during tour of duty for EKG clinic concerns. Places work orders for repair of equipment as needed, follows up with repair requests, and communicates to Lead Technologist/Nurse Manager of actions. Ability to interact with patients explaining procedures and positioning the patient for the procedure. Maintain the GE Healthcare MUSE Cardiac Management System, digital ECG storage system. Receives requests and/or consults for procedures. Interprets request from physician for appropriateness of requested procedure for patient's ability to perform prescribed test. Instructs in the operation of EKG equipment to nursing staff in patient care and clinic areas. Instructs and assists the physicians and cardiology staff in the use of the MUSE system and assists in electronic medical record storage and identification as needed. Contributes to performance improvement initiatives by identifying problems, collecting data and supporting improvement changes. Completes projects as required by Nurse Manager/Lead Tech. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized 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 carrie

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