Summary

The Cheyenne VA Medical Center - is currently recruiting for one (1) Medical Instrument Technician/Electrocardiograph (EKG) located in Cheyenne - WY.

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
• Citizenship of the United States
• (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g - this part
• 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
• 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
• Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the criteria discussed in the applicable headings - or that defined in the appendices - must be met when determining the grade of candidates
• For individuals at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels - the approved title will be Medical Instrument Technician (Trainee)
• Medical Instrument Technician (Trainee) - GS-4 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 position to be filled
• Six months of this experience may have been in medically related fields such as nursing assistant - practical nursing - or similar fields
• The remaining six months must have been in operating diagnostic and therapeutic equipment covered by this occupation
• Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited at this level
• OR Education
• Successful completion of two years of education above high school or an 7 associate's degree with a major field of study directly related to the medical instrument technician occupation
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Ability to learn the components - operating characteristics - and settings of the equipment to be used
• Ability to learn typical patient reactions to the basic procedures involved and ability to recognize signs of distress
• Ability to learn the standard positions for the procedure being conducted
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Medical Instrument Technician (Trainee) - GS-5 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 position to be filled
• This would be experience in operating equipment related to the particular specialization for which application is made or in related functional areas
• Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited through this grade level
• OR - Education
• Successful completion of [4 academic years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation - or] a bachelor's degree in a major field of study appropriate to medical instrument technician functions
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
• Knowledge of standard medical terminology to interpret physician orders or instructions
• Knowledge of common physical disabilities and ability to position patients for the examination or treatment
• Ability to learn the normal and abnormal results for routine procedures to recognize and report obvious abnormalities
• Ability to operate the equipment to administer routine/standard diagnostic treatment or 8 procedures
• Ability to perform standard operator maintenance on the equipment including the ability to disassemble - clean - reassemble - and calibrate the machine
• Medical Instrument Technician - Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG) - GS-6 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
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities
• 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
• Certification
• No certification is required
• however - it is desirable that employees at this level have BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Medical Instrument Technician - Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG) - 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 knowledge of the equipment - standard tests and procedures - and typical readings including arrhythmias and abnormalities
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
• 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 - Parkinson's 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
• Certification
• No certification is required
• however - it is desirable that employees at this level have BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications
• Preferred Experience: Prior telemetry technician experience preferred??????? Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The 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-4 to GS-7. Physical Requirements: The employee usually sits or stands for the majority of a shift while performing duties
• Occasional lifting of items weighing up to 20 pounds from the floor can be required
• Tension and stress are induced by the critical nature of producing work results on a pre-established time frame as well as in emergent situations
• Employee must be able to read - write - and organize written material
• Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 inches to a Jaeger 1 to 4
• Far vision correctable in one eye 20/20 and 20/40 in the other
• Full spectrum of color vision
• Bilateral dexterity with the use of both hands
• Reaching above shoulders - bending - twisting - stooping - squatting - lifting - pushing - pulling and unencumbered ambulation are required of this position.

Duties

• Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf The incumbent will be assigned to the acute care setting (ICU) - working a rotating tour of duty
• In this capacity they will observe the patients on the monitor
• They will analyze the ECG strips document finding and report any unusual findings immediately to the RN
• These measurements will be conducted according to policy and as requested
• Knowledge of standard medical terminology to interpret physician orders or instructions
• Knowledge of common physical disabilities and ability to position patients for the examination or treatment
• Ability to learn the normal and abnormal results for routine procedures to recognize and report obvious abnormalities
• Ability to operate the equipment to administer routine/standard diagnostic treatment or procedures
• Ability to perform standard operator maintenance on the equipment including ability to disassemble - clean - reassemble - and calibrate the machine
• When not assigned to the technical duty of the monitors - the MIT will perform the following functions under the direction of the RN: obtain vital signs as assigned - perform 12 lead EKG's - remove and apply remote telemetry - help maintain a safe environment of care - and other duties as assigned
• Maintains flexibility related to work
• Equipment Maintenance/Repair: tracks and maintains records of repair histories
• Inputs patient data into the telemetry monitoring system and assures patients are placed appropriately in assigned bed and on the correct monitoring equipment
• Assists with the communication in the acute care setting by answering calls and making them as appropriate
• Reports every shift to the manager or designee any patient care issues or abnormal rates and cardiac rhythms
• Works with the acute care team and follows the work assignment accordingly and takes direction from the RN regarding patient care
• The incumbent must be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the Medical Center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed
• Responsible for stocking and inventory of all telemetry supplies and maintaining equipment at the station
• Documents rhythm interpretation every 8 hours and with any rhythm change
• Recognizes lethal rhythms/arrhythmias (including acute myocardial infarction - STEMI - NSTEMI) and immediately notifies appropriate staff
• Provides centralized monitoring - prints - and interprets all elements of telemetry rhythm strip and informs nursing staff of any changes in rhythm
• Provides companionship (sitter) as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: 1900-0730 variable nights - holidays - and rotating weekends
• Paid Time Off: 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)
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• Parental Leave: 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
• Child Care Subsidy: 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
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 623-52567-A - 623-50539-A - 623-50540-A - 623-50541-A