Medical Instrument Technician( EKG)

Full Job Description

The Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) position is within Cardiology Section of Nursing Service and located at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr.

VA Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee, The MIT (EKG) performs diagnostic examinations or medical treatment procedures as part of the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

The work involves operating or monitoring diagnostic and therapeutic medical instruments and equipment.

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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. 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.

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).

Grade Determinations: GS-6 - Medical Instrument Technician (EKG): (a) 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.

In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1.

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. 2.

Knowledge of the specialized equipment and accessories appropriate to Holter monitoring and ability to perform such tests. 3.

Knowledge of universal precautions and sterilization techniques and ability to follow CDC guidelines in cleaning equipment. 4.

Ability to monitor the patient for adverse reactions and take appropriate action. 5.

Ability to operate the equipment to perform standard and routine highly specialized procedures including exercise stress testing. GS-7 - Medical Instrument Technician (EKG): (a) 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.

In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1.

Knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize, report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias. 2.

Knowledge of common equipment settings and standardized procedures plus knowledge of common errors and corrective measures. 3.

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. 4.

Ability to act as a mentor or preceptor to lower graded technicians. 5. Ability to conduct in-service training on the EKG equipment and related instrumentation.

Preferred Experience: At least two years of telemetry experience required; certification preferred.

Must have experience with EKG interpretation, as well as experience working with ambulatory cardiac monitoring devices.

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-6 to GS-7. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Major Duties:

The Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) ) work directly with providers and clinic profiles.

The incumbent is assigned to the Cardiology Section of Nursing Service and performs diagnostic examinations or medical treatment procedures as part of the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

The duties include but not limited to: Utilize required patient identifiers prior to performing any examinations or procedures and ensure that correct data input is completed in all devices and within remote telemetry monitoring.

Operate and monitor electrocardiographic equipment to perform specialized examinations and studies involving exercise stress testing, ambulatory monitoring of arrhythmias, and indirect carotid pulse tracings on chronic patients.

Analyze electrocardiograph data and document their findings. Report baseline and any changes to the assigned clinical staff.

Monitor tracings to identify arrhythmias and when gross abnormalities appear, when to repeat certain procedures, when to stop test procedures, and when to get the immediate attention of a physician.

Evaluate test results to determine appropriate machine adjustments and use alternative techniques and procedures when established procedures do not accomplish acceptable results.

Edit and select an appropriate sample portion of the tracing for further interpretation by the physician.

Responsible for the application of extended-period cardiac monitoring equipment (such as Holter monitors and Zio patches) and will upload and manage the data from these event monitor devices, notifying the appropriate provider of critical findings.

Assist with cardiac stress tests, and ensure various reports and consults are received. Ensure that proper inventory of electrocardiograph and telemetry supplies are available as provided by logistics.

Assist in ensuring that patients for whom remote telemetry monitoring has been ordered are being properly and timely monitored, having been appropriately assigned in their designation locations.

Print, analyze and interpret electrocardiograph data and present these tracings to the patients' assigned unit for validation from the direct care nursing staff.

Conduct tests of the remote telemetry alarm system as well as the person-to-person communication device to verify and validate proper functioning at specified intervals.

Facilitate communication between Cardiology and Centralized Telemetry, seeking and suggesting workflow improvement initiatives.

Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 3:30pm - midnight Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 50988-F, 51156-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized