Health Technician Telemetry
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Job Location:
Wilmington, DE - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 49541 - 65047
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located in the VA Medical Centers (MC) Patient Care Service Line (PCS) under the direct supervision of a Nurse Manager. The incumbent provides continuous cardiac surveillance interpretation and reporting of monitor and Telemetry tracing of patients within (PCS).
- Performs continuous monitoring and analysis of cardiac rate rhythm and patterns of conduction on telemetry patients through the use of approved telemetry monitoring system
- Detects abnormal or changing rate rhythm and patterns of conduction on telemetry patients through the use of approved telemetry monitoring system
- Monitor for non-invasive blood pressure and continuous pulse oximetry (SP02) alarm events
- Promptly validates/invalidates alarm conditions
- Establishes and maintains morphologically suitable and noise free EKG signal
- Detects need for lead changes by observing accuracy of computer diagnosis and noting clarity of EKG signal at console oscilloscope
- Documents an analyzed six second strip per policy
- Notifies appropriate personnel of monitor/major/life threatening cardiac rhythm disturbance
- Sets alarm limits per policy
- Admit/Discharge patients in computer arrhythmia system
- Documents on admission to telemetry and analyzed baseline rhythm strip
- Marks monitors with patients location when they are temporarily taken off of the monitor (i.e. medical procedures)
- Gives verbal requests to nursing staff regarding patient EKG rhythm
- Completes hand-off communication to oncoming MT.
- Answers call lights and if unable to independently assist communicates patients needs to assigned RN or Charge Nurse.
- Measure and record vital signs in Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
- Cleans dirty reusable medical equipment and properly identifies equipment as cleaned.
- Reviews for expired stocks and supplies and restocks in areas such as specialty carts treatment rooms and clean utility rooms.
Work Schedule: 40-hours per week alternating holidays every other weekend various shifts depending on operational needs
Position Description Title/PD#: Health Technician - Telemetry/PD460-02684A
Physical Requirements: Requires considerable walking bending standing lifting and handling of equipment and supplies. Requires dexterity in performing technical procedures. Proper body mechanics should be utilized at all times. Required to have the physical ability to manipulate patient while they are in bed to perform such tasks as weighing patient on bed scales an records necessary to maintain the CPRS vital signs packages and assisting RNs with turning and positioning of patients.
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
Telework: This position is not authorized for telework.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A complete application package; Resume Transcripts etc. is required
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (OR INSERT 2-year trial period) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- 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
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement
03/23/2026.
GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Specialized experience includes: Assisting RN with patient care as directed Providing direct patient observation Assisting with transfer and ambulation of patients Answering call lights and if unable to independently assist communicates patients needs to assigned RN or Charge Nurse Measuring and recording blood pressure respirations oral and axillary temperature weight and pulse.
There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Additional information
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.
Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics community living centers (CLCs) community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) domiciliary units Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees intermittent employees fee basis employees VA contractors researchers volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents interns fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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.
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:
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Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Patient Care
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Case Management
- Experience with Children
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychotherapy
- PTSD Care
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
