Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization)

Veterans Health Administration • Gainesville, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization) supports clinical and administrative operations in the Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology (EP) Labs at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center. Additional duties include assisting with inventory management, mentoring staff, supporting quality-improvement initiatives, and addressing the department’s immediate and ongoing needs.

The technician performs and analyzes cardiac electrocardiogram waveforms, operates fluoroscopic and digital X-ray equipment, and operates other medical and video equipment. The role also includes oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, IV access and phlebotomy, standard 12-lead electrocardiograms, non-invasive blood pressure measurements, patient transfers, and preparation of procedure rooms, equipment, and materials. The incumbent follows prescribed protocols for procedures in the invasive suite.

The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., four days per week, with a compressed schedule. The position is not virtual. The full-performance level is GS-8; the vacancy may be filled at GS-9. The position is in the Excepted Service and requires a trial period of one or two years.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizen appointments when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• For GS-9: at least one year of directly related experience comparable to the next lower grade level, demonstrating the knowledge needed to provide all aspects of cardiac catheterization technician services and meeting the applicable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• For GS-9: knowledge of complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques; JCAHO and other regulatory requirements; and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels.
• For GS-9 assignments involving management or supervision: ability to manage and supervise employees and provide or arrange staff development and training, as applicable to the assignment.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching; potentially prolonged standing while wearing protective equipment; and lifting or moving up to 45 pounds.
• Good manual dexterity and keyboarding skills, and ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to view and read computer-screen information.
• Completion of required pre-employment processes, including applicable drug screening, background/security investigation, onboarding, and required identification documentation.
• Participation in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Service of a one- or two-year trial period, subject to written certification for continued employment.
• No specific educational requirement for this occupation; education may substitute for experience only at GS-4 and GS-5.
• Licensure or certification is not required for the occupation.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) registration through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), highly desirable.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, desirable at this level.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, desirable at this level.
• Five years of cardiology experience and participation in on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical and administrative components of the Cardiac Catheterization and EP Labs.
• Assist with inventory management, staff mentoring, quality-improvement initiatives, and other departmental needs.
• Measure and analyze cardiac electrocardiogram waveforms and identify and analyze ECG intervals, segments, and complexes.
• Operate fluoroscopic equipment used for imaging and enter, troubleshoot, and analyze data from the Philips digital X-ray unit.
• Apply oxygen therapy and analyze pulse oximetric measurements.
• Establish intravenous access for IV therapy and collect phlebotomy samples.
• Perform and analyze standard 12-lead electrocardiograms.
• Perform non-invasive blood pressure measurements, identify normal and abnormal values, and initiate the treatment plan.
• Operate a variety of medical equipment, including video equipment.
• Transfer patients between stretchers or wheelchairs and the radiographic table.
• Prepare procedure rooms and gather equipment and materials for patient procedures.
• Follow prescribed protocols for procedures in the invasive suite.
• At GS-9, as applicable to the assignment, provide training and supervision in complex procedures, evaluate and initiate performance-improvement projects, write laboratory policies and protocols, communicate professionally, manage or supervise employees, and provide or arrange staff development and training.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year, comprising 13–26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to request and approval.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster-care placement of a child.
• Eligible full-time employees may qualify for a childcare subsidy after 60 days of employment, subject to family-income and other eligibility limits.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and a federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

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