Job Description
The Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) works and monitors electrocardiographic equipment to perform specialized monitoring of arrhythmias, oximetry, and ECGs at the John Cochran Division of the VA St. Louis Health Care System in 1, Missouri.
This role is perfect for trained technicians who can analyze and interpret cardiac activity, identify normal and abnormal rhythms, and promptly communicate life-threatening alters to nurses or physicians.
As an MIT (EKG), you’ll supply real-time cardiac surveillance for multiple patients using computerized monitoring systems.
Qualification
To qualify for the GS-4 through 1-7 Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) post, you must encounter citizenship needs and either experience or education as specified for each grade level. Licensure or certification isn’t required but is firmly desirable at GS-6 and above.
- U.S. Citizenship is needed; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens can’t be recruited.
- No particular educational conditions for this occupation; education may substitute for background at GS-4 and 1-5 levels.
- 1-4: At least 1 year of experience comparable to GS-3, with 6 months in a medically related field and 6 months running diagnostic/therapeutic equipment, OR two years of education above high school or an associate's degree in a directly related field.
- 1-5: At least 1 year of experience comparable to GS-4 working equipment related to the specialization, OR four years of education above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with related courses.
- 1-6: At least 1 year of experience comparable to GS-5 demonstrating KSAs related to the tasks.
- 1-7: At least 1 year of experience comparable to GS-6 demonstrating specialized KSAs.
- Licensure or certification isn’t called for but is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above; Basic and Cutting Cardiac Life Aid certifications are desirable.
- Grandfathering Provision may register to existing VHA employees in this occupation.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- Selective Solution Registration is needed for males born after 12/31/1959.
Role Responsibilities
Work and monitor electrocardiographic equipment for specialized monitoring of arrhythmias, oximetry, and ECGs.
- Give real-time cardiac surveillance of multiple patients using computerized monitoring systems.
- Identify standard and abnormal cardiac rhythms and oximetry levels.
- Promptly communicate life-threatening or considerable adjusts to nurses and/or physicians.
- Activate rapid response or emergency Code Blue as needed.
- Evaluate tracings to work out fitting machine adjustments and use alternative techniques when needed.
- Adapt equipment and accessories to yield the best results during examinations.
- Edit and pick proper sample portions of tracings for further interpretation.
- Perform usual operator maintenance covering disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration of equipment.
Conditions & Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug apply before appointment.
- Selective Offering Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Called for to finalize an online onboarding procedure.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination scheme is required for all VA Health Care Personnel.
- Must cater to a 1 or 2-year trial period.
- Driver's license or state-issued ID must be REAL ID compliant after May 7, 2025.
Benefits
A path with the U.S. State gives a finish upsides package.
- Access to a range of gains designed to make your federal profession rewarding.
- Eligibility depends on category of position (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
- Contact the hiring agency for precise advantages offered.
Additional Information
Agency contact: Jesse Litto, Phone (412) 654-1525, Email [email protected].
- Address: VA St Louis Health Care System, 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive, St. Louis, MO 4.
- This role isn’t telework eligible and isn’t remote.
- The 2-page resume condition doesn’t apply to this role.
- If using foreign education, you must forward a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination plan is a condition of employment.
- Wearing a face mask is needed if an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted.
- HCP in violation of the influenza directive may deal with disciplinary action up to removal from federal offering.
About Company
The 1 St. Louis Health Care System is piece of the Veterans Health Administration, the largest integrated health care system in the United States. It supplies finish medical services to veterans in the St. Louis region and runs multiple facilities covering the John Cochran Division. This Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) role is located at the John Cochran Division, where technicians play a critical role in cardiac monitoring and patient safety.
FAQs
What does a Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) do at the VA 1?
You’ll work and monitor electrocardiographic equipment to perform specialized monitoring of arrhythmias, oximetry, and ECGs. You’ll supply real-time cardiac surveillance for multiple patients, spot typical and abnormal rhythms, and promptly communicate life-threatening changes to nurses or physicians.
Is certification called for for this EKG technician post?
Licensure or certification isn’t required for this occupation, but it’s forcefully desirable at the GS-6 level and above. Fundamental and Refined Cardiac Life Back certifications are also desirable.
Can education substitute for background at the GS-4 or 1-5 level?
Yes, education may be substituted for background at the GS-4 and 4-5 levels. For GS-7, two years of education above high school or an associate’s degree in a straight related field is qualifying. For GS-5, four years of education above high school leading to a bachelor’s degree with related courses is acceptable.
What is the trial period for this federal post?
You’ll be called for to assist a 1 or 2-year trial period during which your performance and carry out will be evaluated to work out if your continued employment advances the public interest.
Are there any distinct document conditions for this application?
The 2-page resume condition doesn’t apply. You may upload a packed resume/CV without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field. A standard Clinical Resume Document is open but not called for.