Medical Instrument Technician (Electrocardiograph Technician)

SummaryThe Medical Instrument Technician (Electrocardiograph/Telemetry) will function under normal supervision in operating and monitoring electrocardiographic equipment for continuous telemetry rhythm evaluation and interpretation. They will monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and identifying lethal arrhythmias 24hrs/day - and immediately notify RN/Charge RN or other Emergency Response Teams of the urgency. 7:30PM-8AM (40hrs). Alternating weekends required; weekdays fluctuate for team balance.QualificationsBasic Requirements:United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyLicensure or Certification: Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupationhowever - it is strongly desirable at GS-7 for applicants to have Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificationsTraining which does not result in official certification does not meet this definitionGrade Determinations: GS-07 Medical Instrument Technician: Experience: Candidates must possess at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics related to the duties of the position to be filledQualifying experience includes but is not limited to: be responsible for understanding event and Holter monitors for ongoing patient monitoring - understand each patient's specific medical history and make adjustments to the equipment parameters and settings to accomplish best monitoring function - have basic knowledge of pharmacology and the effects on cardiac rhythm that require customized adjustments to alarm parameters and monitoring functions - train new employees - patients - technicians - and RNs - throughout the medical center on continuous telemetry - holter monitors - and 12Lead EKGs - have basic knowledge of scanning of holter monitor data - proper storage - and cleaning of the equipmentANDDemonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and AbilitiesIn addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize - report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmiasKnowledge of common equipment settings and standardized procedures plus knowledge of common errors and corrective measuresAbility to modify procedures/positions to obtain the correct results with patients with complicating conditions such as amputations - Parkinson's disease - structural defects - and scar tissueAbility to act as a mentor or preceptor to lower graded techniciansAbility to conduct in-service training on the EKG equipment and related instrumentationPreferred Experience: Previous tele-tech experience - specifically in EKG monitoring and electrocardiographyReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-07Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.DutiesAllied VA Health Professional Total Rewards Package: Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Major duties include but are not limited to: The incumbent will be assigned to the progressive care unit working a rotating tour of dutyIn this capacity they will observe the patients on the monitorThey will analyze the ECG strips document finding and report any unusual findings immediately to the RNThese measurements will be conducted according to policy and as requestedWhen not assigned to the technical duty of the monitors - the MIT will obtain vital signs as assigned - perform 12 lead EKG's - remove - and apply remote telemetry - help maintain a safe environment of care - and other duties as assignedEquipment Maintenance/Repair: Tracks and maintains records of repair historiesInput's patient data into the telemetry monitoring system and assure patients are placed appropriately in assigned bed and on the correct monitoring equipmentAssists with the communication in the Progressive Unit by answering calls and making them as appropriateReports every shift to the manager or designees any patient care issues or abnormal rates and cardiac rhythmsResponsible for stocking and inventory of all telemetry supplies and maintaining equipment at the stationDocument's rhythm interpretation every 8 hours and with any rhythm change Informs patient about exam being performed and any hazards associated with the exam - so patient understands procedure Recognize special patient needs such as disabilities - impaired mobility and complicating medical conditions in order to prepare and position the patient for the prescribed procedureOperate the equipment to perform standard and routine highly specialized procedures including exercise stress testingMaintains and troubleshoots cardiac equipment to remain in clean working order Recognizes lethal rhythms/arrhythmias (including acute myocardial infarction - STEMI - NSTEMI) and immediately notifies appropriate staff Work Schedule: Nights 7:30PM - 8AM40 hours weeklyRequires alternating weekend shiftsweekday schedules fluctuate to ensure balanced team coverageRecruitment Incentive (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 experienceParental 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 childChild 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 $416.66Retirement: 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 positionFunctional Statement #: 13840F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized