Medical Instrument Technician (Ekg)

Veterans Health Administration • Greenville, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of a Cardiology Supervisor, the technician serves as a Medical Instrument Technician (Electrocardiograph) responsible for all technical aspects of state-of-the-art electrocardiograph (ECG) testing. Operates and monitors the performance of computerized ECG equipment used in the performance of a variety of specialized, complex, non-invasive cardiac procedures. This position will be housed at the Greenville VA Clinic in Greenville, North Carolina.

Requirements

• 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• 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.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship
• 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.
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
• GS-7 Experience: 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 positions to be filled. This would be experience which provided the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to independently conduct difficult but standardized diagnostic ultrasonography examinations.
• In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1. Ability to set up and adjust the ultrasound equipment to meet the conditions of the examination and the patient and to operate the equipment for more complex, but standardized procedures. 2. Knowledge of zoom, expansion, prospectus, color Doppler, and pulsed echo Doppler. 3. Knowledge of the digital transmission of images. 4. Ability to alter standard, but complex procedures and protocols to meet patient needs and physical limitations.

Nice To Haves

• Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable.
• EKG tech certification is preferred, but not required.
• Operates and monitors commonly used electrocardiographic equipment including 12-lead electrocardiogram and accessories.
• Instructs, positions, and prepares patients; attaches electrodes to patients' chest and extremities to record prescribed heart tracing.
• Manipulates the controls and programs information into the electrocardiogram computer to provide tracing.
• Checks recording and highlights any abnormal tracing caused by external action or conditions.
• Monitors tracing before and after testing and alerts proper medical personnel of serious ECG results
• Knowledge of the instruments and complex procedures of the specialization.
• Skill to apply knowledge to perform relatively new diagnostic or treatment procedures involving very fine distinctions or many delicate and exacting steps, the instruments are complex, and the setting and measurements are fine.
• Skill to change and adapt parts of the instrument to meet especially difficult situations.
• Knowledge of and skill to start emergency cardiac arrest procedures and monitor vital signs during examinations.
• Skill to prepare and analyze quality control of test results.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs the full range of electrocardiograph procedures, and related examinations, such as applying ambulatory monitoring devices, scanning Holter tapes/disks, event monitor strips and editing EKG, Holter, and treadmill reports.
• Utilizes MUSE cardiology storage system.
• Operates diagnostic medical equipment as a part of treatment of patient, supports register nurses, advance practice providers and physician's equipment.
• Includes exercise tolerance testing system, Holter Monitoring and Event Monitoring Scanner.
• Receives request and/or, consults for procedures.
• Reviews request from physician or advance practice provider for appropriateness of requested procedure for patient's ability to perform prescribed test.
• Receives assignment for which clear precedents exist.
• Receives assignments that require application of standard procedures or that have special procedures identified and explained.
• Employee understands and carries out the appropriate requests made by practitioners or seeks assistance of the supervision when an uncommon, unique or new procedure is requested.
• Instructs patient pre-procedure to assure confidence and cooperation of patient during procedures.
• Independently explains various procedures including need for positions on table or treadmill, monitoring equipment, adverse reactions to stressing agents.
• Explains requirements for accurate monitoring and necessity of diary entries.
• Answers question by patient and or family members.
• Performs Medical Instrument Technician work with stress test specialty. This requires experience in operating, supervising the operation of the instructing in the operation of specialized equipment related to the specialization of the position.
• Performs MI Tech work with Holter/Event Monitoring specialty. This specialty area requires experience in applying, operating and instructing in Holter and Event Monitoring equipment.
• The complying of data, revising reports and completing reports for physician and/or advance practice provider review.
• Schedules patient for application and removal of monitors.
• Instructs in the operation of EKG equipment to nursing staff in patient care and clinic areas.
• Instructs the physicians, advance practice providers, and cardiology staff in the storage and use of MUSE System.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• 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)
• 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.
• 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 .
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed