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Summary The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) works in Cardiology Section of Outpatient, Nursing Specialty Department where they operate medical diagnostic equipment. Duties include, but not limited to; Electrocardiograph (EKG), Exercise tolerance test (Treadmill), Nuclear Stress Test (MIBI), Event Monitor, Pacemaker and duties as assigned. Responsibilities The incumbent independently performs the full range of electrocardiograph procedures and utilizes the MUSE storage system. Demonstrates experience which provided knowledge of the equipment, standard tests and procedures. Receives request and/or consults for procedures, interprets request from physician for appropriateness of requested procedure for patient's ability perform prescribed test. Schedule appointments and checks patient out of appropriate clinic. Receives assignments that require application of standard procedures or that have special procedures identified and explained. Provide preprocedural education to assure confidence and cooperation of patient during procedures. Independently explains various procedures including need for positions on table or treadmill, monitoring equipment, adverse reactions to stressing agents. Experienced in applying, operating and instructing in Stress test equipment; collection of data, revising reports and completing reports for physician review. Performs MIT work in the operation of EKG equipment and utilizes the MUSE storage system. Performs 12-lead electrocardiogram in the EKG lab and remote locations (patient bedside, clinic, etc.) throughout the hospital as directed. Maintains the pacemaker and ICD clinic computerized database, including the portion utilized for quality assurance. Maintains the accuracy and completeness of the reporting in the National Cardiac Device Surveillance Registry, as well as the registries for all the manufactures represented in our patient population. Responsible for retrieving remote interrogations from National Cardiac Device Surveillance Registry and transmits reports to provider. Preferred Experience: Experience (1 to 2 years) performing vital signs, EKG, and preparing for stress tests. Ability to assist with Holter/Event Monitor. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Telework: Not Available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. 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). Qualifications 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. English Language Proficiency. MITs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a. Education: Education can only be substituted for experience only at the GS-5 level. 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). Licensure or Certification: 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. **Preferred Experience** 1-2 years experience performing vital signs, EKG and preparing for stress tests. Assist with Holter/Event Monitor. GS-7 - Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) Full Performance Level Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-6) 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: 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. 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. Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. The position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, pushing, and reaching over head. The incumbent must be able to stand and move for extended periods of time. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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