Summary
The Medical Instrument Technician works to support the physician to complete both diagnostic and interventional invasive cardiac procedures such as cardiac ablation procedures, pacemaker placement, AICD placement, pericardiocentesis and temporary pacemakers, and implantable loop recorders.
They are also required to cross cover in cath lab to provide assistance with LHC, RHC, PTCAs, Stent placement, IABP, IVUS, pressure wires, radial artery procedures and peripheral procedures.
Duties
***This is an open continuous announcement*** Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. This vacancy will remain open until February 11, 2025. Certificate will be issued every 2 weeks. Additional applications will be referred as needed.
****Period of Eligibility: For open continuous announcements, the period of eligibility of your application will be 90 days (must update application after 90 days has passed)****.
Applicant must have knowledge of Cardiac Electrophysiology including outpatient and inpatient cardiac device management, electrophysiology procedures in the cardiac EP studies, ablations, pacemaker. The applicant will scrub, circulate with a Registered Nurse, monitor, and operate equipment on complex examination and treatment procedures for critically ill patients in the laboratory. They will assist the physician and team members during a variety of highly complex, potentially life threatening invasive cardiovascular procedures on stable and unstable patients to include both diagnostic and interventional invasive cardiac procedures. The applicant must also be efficient in procedures related to Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Catheterizations, Trans-esophageal Echocardiography, and Cardioversion.The applicant must have knowledge of vascular and coronary anatomy and physiology related to cardiovascular function and electro-cardiology. Duties include:
- Assists with the preparation and testing of a variety of complex cardiac diagnostic procedures.
- Prepares and operates specialized cardiac monitoring equipment.
- Provide patient and family education within scope of practice.
- Monitors the patient's vital signs and records pressure measurements needed to complete the study. Identify and appropriately reports EKG/rhythm abnormalities.
- Knowledge and understanding of waveforms from the great vessels and all chambers of the heart including the ability to recognize and distinguish normal from abnormal, artifact from abnormality, and forewarn the physician of an impending life-threatening situation.
Cardiac Catheterization Technicians perform, under a physician's direction, diagnostic tests, both invasive and noninvasive, of the pulmonary system (lung) and the cardiovascular system (heart and circulation). They operate, monitor, and collect data from instruments used in procedures such as cardiac catheterization, angiography, valvuloplasty, angioplasty, electrophysiology studies, cardiac pacing, or cardiac pacemaker or leadwire insertion. Registration is offered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years recent MIT experience
- Previous EP/ Cath Lab experience
- Skills in EKG/ Vital Sign Monitoring/ ACLS/BLS
- RCIS certification preferred/ ICVT, CVT, ARRT Must obtain within 6 months of hire.
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs; Light lifting, under 15 lbs; Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs; Light carrying, 15-44 lbs; Straight pulling, .5 hours; Pulling hand over hand, 8-12 hours; Pushing, 8-12 hours; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking, 8-12 hours; Standing, 8-12 hours; Kneeling; Repeated bending, 8-12 hours; Climbing, legs only, 8-12; hours; Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaegar 1 to 4.; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Both eyes required; Ability to distinguished shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted)
Work Schedule: Flexible tour are available Monday -Friday to cover department operations from 7am-8pm including on call rotation for emergency Cardiac procedures. May be required to work other shifts, be on call, work weekends and/or holidays as patient care and needs of the service require. Should operational needs dictate, candidates must be willing to work within other units (including community based outpatient clinics, for example) to assist and support continuation of the provision of care/services.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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).
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Citizenship. Citizenship of the United States.
English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English
Education. There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation.
icensure 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.For all specialties identified in this standard, Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable. Training which does not result in official certification does not meet this definition.
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-8
Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-07) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics of the positions to be filled. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability to scrub, circulate, and monitor advanced procedures (including electrophysiological) to include rotoblation, intravascular ultrasound, RADI or wave-wire, angiojet, filter wires, myocardial biopsies EPS, permanent pacemaker insertions, AICD insertions, and biventricular pacemaker insertion.
2. Advanced knowledge of equipment, medications, and supplies used in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and the ability to set-up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot this equipment.
3. Knowledge and understanding of wave forms from the great vessels and all chambers of the heart including the ability to recognize and distinguish normal from abnormal, artifact from abnormality, and forewarn the physician of an impending life-threatening situation.
4. Knowledge of quality control and performance improvement indicators for the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and ability to prepare and analyze quality control of test results.
Certification. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are desirable.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-27
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08.
Education
There is not education substitution for this position.
Benefits
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The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.