Medical Instrument Technician- (EKG)
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Job Location:
Clarksburg, WV - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 45409 - 65599
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
Independently performs routine to moderately complex EKG STRESS LAB testing and Holtor Monitoring examination procedures. Responsible to the Chief Diagnostic Services and Diagnostic Imaging supervisor for the quality and quantity of exams performed in order to assure a high level of acceptability of studies.
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Qualifications
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 strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge skills and abilities. For certain functional areas at the higher levels or supervisory assignments specific certifications appropriate to the specialty are indicated in this standard under Titles and Certification/Registrations.
- 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.
Grade Determinations:
GS-6 Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)
Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level GS-5 which demonstrates the knowledge skills abilities and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. Example of Experience:
- Medical instrument technicians (EKG) at this level receive and interpret physicians requests for diagnostic procedures and/or treatments.
- Explain the procedure to the patient to secure the patients confidence and cooperation; document the patients record.
- Independently perform standardized testing monitoring the patient for adverse reactions;
- Operate calibrate and clean and/or sterilize commonly used equipment.
Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities. In addition the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
- Ability to recognize special patient needs such as disabilities impaired mobility and complicating medical conditions in order to prepare and position the patient for the prescribed procedure.
- Knowledge of the specialized equipment and accessories appropriate to Holter monitoring and ability to perform such tests.
- Knowledge of universal precautions and sterilization techniques and ability to follow CDC guidelines in cleaning equipment.
- Ability to monitor the patient for adverse reactions and take appropriate action.
- Ability to operate the equipment to perform standard and routine highly specialized procedures including exercise stress testing.
GS-7 Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)
Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level GS-6 which demonstrates the knowledge skills abilities and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. This would be experience which provided knowledge of the equipment standard tests and procedures and typical readings including arrhythmias and abnormalities.
Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities. In addition 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 arrhythmias.
- Knowledge of common equipment settings and standardized procedures plus knowledge of common errors and corrective measures.
- Ability to modify procedures/positions to obtain the correct results with patients with complicating conditions such as amputations Parkinsons disease structural defects and scar tissue.
- Ability to act as a mentor or preceptor to lower graded technicians.
- Ability to conduct in-service training on the EKG equipment and related instrumentation.
Assignment. This represents the full performance level. Medical instrument technicians (EKG) at this level operate and monitor electrocardiographic equipment to perform specialized examinations and studies involving exercise stress testing ambulatory monitoring of arrhythmias and indirect carotid pulse tracings on chronic patients. They monitor tracings to identify arrhythmias and when gross abnormalities appear when to repeat certain procedures when to stop test procedures and when to get the immediate attention of a physician. They evaluate test results to determine appropriate machine adjustments and use alternative techniques and procedures when established procedures do not accomplish acceptable results. This includes adapting equipment and accessories to yield the best results during the examination. They edit and select an appropriate sample portion of the tracing for further interpretation by the physician
Preferred Experience: Experience in EKG or telemetry preferred. BLS Certification.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit full performance level of this vacancy is GS-7 . The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-6 to GS-7.
Physical Requirements: The physical demand of the work includes: Heavy lifting 45 pounds and over; moderate carrying 15-44 pounds; pushing up to 4 hours; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers good dexterity (both hands required); prolonged walking prolonged standing; repeated bending; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted); speed in working; and emotional stability. Must have the ability to stand and work while wearing a lead apron for possibly long periods of time
Education
There is no educational substitution at the GS-6 and GS-7 grade levels.
Additional information
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Controlling Experience
- E & I
- Distributed Control Systems
- Calibration
- NEC
- Tube Bending
- Spectrophotometer
- Sterile Processing
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
