Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) Job in Orlando, FL

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

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

Duties

The MIT (EKG) technician performs a variety of diagnostic procedures which include but are not limited to:

• Electrocardiogram: Performs electrocardiograms on GE MAC VU360 throughout the facility and editing EKG's on MUSE software. Incumbent is required to recognize normal and abnormal heart patterns including acute infarction and determine appropriate techniques for best results. Technician must be able to recognize cardiac emergencies and report serious findings to the provider immediately.
• Treadmill Stress Test: Technician is required to operate the EKG/CASE machine in coordination with treadmill equipment. The technician must monitor the patient's capacity for exercise tolerance with increased stress throughout the test. The technician must accurately observe the patient's condition, making notations of vital signs and other diagnostic information in accordance with established practices and in response to physician's demand or changes in patient's condition. The technician is required to perform a crash cart check list prior to the start of the clinic. The technician is required to obtain consent for the performance of a test.
• Holter Monitoring: Technician applies monitor and explains monitoring procedures to the patient and instructs them on its operation. Technician removes monitor from patients when applicable and sends monitor for processing. The technician must provide a summary of monitor findings to the reading provider for interpretation.
• Perform routine clerical procedures for the purpose of maintaining accurate records so that easy recall of patient examinations may be achieved.
• Maintains adequate supplies so that examinations are not delayed due to lack of necessary equipment and supplies.
• The incumbent must be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the medical center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• 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.
• 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).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

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 10/22/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12813440.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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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.