Medical Instrument Technician EKG

The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT): Electrocardiogram (EKG) works in the Cardiology Department to perform specialized examinations and studies involving exercise testing, electrocardiograms, ambulatory monitoring of possible arrhythmias, and other non-invasive cardiopulmonary exam(s) items as necessary.

EKG Testing: Performs 12 Lead EKGs using proper lead placement to obtain accurate diagnostic tracings on exams. Processes EKG tracings obtained and transmitted from Inpatient and Outpatient areas, clinics. Able to instruct others in the performance of 12-lead electrocardiograms. Able to assist with editing and processing routine tracings. Alerting providers to critical findings when appropriate. Troubleshooting transmission, equipment and end-user issues throughout the Medical Center. Manage workload to provide timely EKGs to patients. Arrhythmia Monitoring: Correct application of short-term patch technology that records two-weeks of cardiac rhythm data, the associated patch registration for reporting, managing the arrhythmia/event monitoring consult. Assigning physicians for reading/interpretation and attaching final reports to the monitor consult/electronic medical record. Handle patient inquiries and issues as it pertains to short-term monitoring and connecting Veterans to appropriate resources as necessary. Accurate documentation in the electronic medical record to include device information, patient education and workload per unit protocol. Enter clinic data, review consults, process consults within 24 business hours of placement, schedule clinic appointments, and work with scheduling staff to complete appointments daily. Completes event capture of exams to interpretation within 48 hrs. of receipt. Exercise Testing and Monitoring: Support in consult triage to review for duplication/ appropriateness by review of consult, patient medical record, and reason for request to send to provider triage. The laboratory performs stress echo with treadmill testing, chemical stress tests with/without treadmill testing, Dobutamine stress tests and CPET studies. Provides support to during exercise stress testing by providing patient education, documentation of collect vital signs and data collected, operation of treadmill and noted equipment, documentation of symptoms, and provide other assistance as needed. Equipment Operation, Repair, Maintenance The incumbent is knowledgeable in the calibration of equipment to ensure safe accurate testing. Uses proper infection control policies when performing duties. Demonstrates compliance with all infection control practices, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), precautions (as needed), hand hygiene, and facility reusable medical equipment policies (RME). Operates all equipment to collect data as ordered with the ability to adjust as needed per patient's presentation of physical or physiological variations and provided education and calibration to equipment. Supply and Inventory Communicate with cardiac monitor vendor to ensure adequate supply and equipment are available, communicate or troubleshoot as necessary. Responsible for tracking and stocking supplies in the EKG cart and room/area. Self/ Staff Education Keeps informed of new developments in the field of Non-Invasive Cardiac Support Services. Develops and maintains expertise in the use, understanding, and care of regularly used equipment, as well as new equipment. Demonstrates the capability to support and precept the development of lower grade technicians. Facilitate and conduct in-service training sessions on the use of EKG equipment, operation, and instruction. Maintain and keep up to date on Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) requirements. Professionalism Accepts, in a conscientious manner, a share of the responsibility for maintenance of safety, cleanliness, and orderliness of the EKG/Cardiology department. Documents patient care and technical work. Documentation is consistent, accurate, concise, and timely. Uses the VA computerized patient record system, EKG tracing/reporting system, cardiac monitoring system. Accepts all patient/customer/provider feedback, positive and negative, and acts to resolve any complaints immediately, providing written summary of action to Supervisor or designee. Demonstrates professional behavior and works effectively with others in giving care to patients. Completes orientation, attends in-services, and mandatory educational activities in a self-directed manner. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities to improve care delivered to Veterans. Safety Uses proper infection control when preforming duties. Maintains safe, orderly work areas. Reports any accident to self or patient and completes proper documentation. Follows Life Safety Management (fire protection) procedures. Demonstrates infection control practices for disease prevention (hand washing, universal precautions, and isolation procedures.) Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 53196A; 53197A; 53198A; 53199A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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. 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.