Lead Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)

About the role

The duties for this position include coordinating, supervising, as well as operating and monitoring diagnostic instruments and equipment associated with cardiac testing. He / She provides care based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age (adult and geriatric populations) and medical status of the client.

This entails knowledge of human growth and development, ability to assess and interpret age response to treatment modalities.

What you will do

• Measurement and analysis of cardiac electrocardiogram waveforms.
• Identification and analysis of electrocardiogram intervals, segments, and complexes.
• Application of oxygen therapy and analysis of pulse oximetry measurement.
• Performance and analysis of standard 12 lead electrocardiogram.
• Downloading of Holter testing recording and interpretation.
• Data input and editing into the Muse System.
• Data input and troubleshooting of the GE Aquision Module (Holter monitoring, Event monitoring, Stress Testing, ECG testing).
• Performance of non-invasive blood pressure measurements with the identification of normal/abnormal values and initiation of the treatment plan.
• Performance and analysis of vital signs.
• Perform the duties of the Facility ECG Administrator as defined Coordination with Biomedical Engineering on the creation and maintenance of an ECG cart location table with mutually agreed-upon naming conventions.
• If any ECG on the ECG Management System does not have a location, then report the issue to Biomedical Engineering immediately for resolution.
• Correction of patient demographic errors on ECG studies sent to the ECG Management System.
• Ensuring accurate routing of ECG studies to Cardiologist or other appropriate LIP over- reader in-baskets for interpretation.
• Inputting new Cardiologist physicians, or other appropriate LIP over-reader users, into the ECG Management System and inactivate old users as they enter/leave the department.
• Initial setting up of Cardiologist or other appropriate LIP over-reader user profiles in the ECG Management System.
• On a monthly basis, verifying the workflow configuration on the ECG Management System including management of location ranges for user profiles, configuration of physician in-baskets, and oversight of filters applied to the system.
• Documentation of verification is required.
• On a weekly basis, running database reports on the ECG Management System to query for unread/unconfirmed ECG studies, mismatched ECG studies, or other failures to properly route ECG studies for physician or other appropriate LIP over-read.
• On a weekly basis, communicating with the nursing staff in off-site clinical locations with ECG carts, to verify that the carts are functioning appropriately and that ECG studies are being appropriately routed to the ECG Management System.
• Documentation of verification is required.
• In coordination with biomedical engineering, verifying weekly that ECG studies are not being automatically confirmed in the ECG Management System without an official over-read by a Cardiologist or other LIP who is credentialed and privileged to interpret ECGs Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Functional Statement #: FS 31391-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

• 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, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• In 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.
• Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: ***

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: ***

How you will be evaluated

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

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.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

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Documents you must provide

• Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
• Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc. Cover Letter License Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) Certification: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Certified Cardiographic Technician (CTT) Professional Certification SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met.

After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and 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.

Additional information

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 applicant's 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.