Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization) Job in Columbia, MO

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

The cardiovascular technologist performs invasive cardiovascular procedures utilizing highly complex and technical monitoring equipment under the direction or prescription of a qualified physician. These procedures are performed on patients who have diagnoses of congenital heart disease, congestive heart disease, acquired heart disease, and coronary artery disease. The technologist has training and certification in advanced life support and is competent to recognize life-threatening changes during procedures. The patient populations are at a high risk for cardiopulmonary arrest and the technologist must be competent to assist with the rescue during these events. They mentor and train lower graded technicians, nurses, nursing students, and cardiovascular technology students on invasive cardiology procedures and assist the supervisor/manager with quality control and performance improvement activities. The incumbent must be able to be on-call and fulfill the obligations of on-call status. The Cardiology Procedure Lab Technician executes responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to managing complex systems. Duties, roles, and responsibilities include:

• Assure all equipment is operational prior to patient procedures; contact Cath Lab Supervisor, Biomedical Repair, and the attending physician when equipment is inoperative or malfunctioning.
• Secure patient's confidence and cooperation during procedures. Explain the procedure, position for desired results, cushion, and shield patients for a variety of difficult procedures.
• Gather patient information from the electronic medical record.
• Operate cardiac physiologic monitoring equipment. Set up and calibrate pressure transducers. Properly identify, label, and sample intracardiac and vascular waveforms. Completely and accurately document all aspects of the procedure including capturing and inputting data or procedural calculations in the hemodynamic monitoring system.
• Facilitate insertion and manipulation of guidewires and catheters into vasculature under fluoroscopic guidance for diagnostic and interventional purposes.
• Obtain invasive hemodynamic data, cardiac output, and blood samples.
• Inject contrast manually or with the aid of a mechanical contrast device to visualize anatomical structures (angiography, venography, etc.).
• Operate single and bi-plane fluoroscopic equipment utilized in imaging. Manipulate imaging equipment to optimally define anatomy. Select magnification acquisition technique specific for procedure and anatomy and perform post processing of acquired images including quantitative analysis, digital subtraction, and image annotation.
• Set up and operate ancillary procedure equipment including the power injector, IVUS/OCT, ICE, FFR/CFR/IFR, Atherectomy / Thrombectomy Devices, Intra-aortic Balloon Pump, Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices, PACS image archive system, Hemodynamic system, EP Recording system, 3D non-invasive Mapping System in Electrophysiology procedures, as well as RF and Cryo Generator systems.
• Perform Activated Clotting Time (ACT), Whole Blood Oximetry, and Blood Glucose Monitoring quality control and patient testing using Point of Care equipment in the procedure labs. Follow CAP Survey Standards of the General Laboratory.
• Coordinate patient placement following procedure with bed control and involved unit to ensure patient needs are met.
• Perform personal care or nursing care activities that do not require professional nurse education or nursing licensure.
• Assist with patient care and operate specialty equipment during clinical emergencies (cardiac arrest, tamponade, hypotension / shock etc.).
• Evaluate new equipment and provide insight into new technology.
• Initiate or participate in quality or performance improvement projects.
• Provide training to colleagues, new employees, students, and trainees. Perform work in a setting which regularly and recurrently involves exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, radiation risks, and other risks that require special health and safety precautions such as gloves, protective clothing, and the use of radiation safety badges.

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 trial period.
• 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• 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).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/22/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12765361.

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Next steps

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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.