Telemetry Technician

Summary The Health Technician (HT) Telemetry position is located within the Nursing - Acute Care service line at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center in Miami - FL. Telemetry Health Technicians at this level are under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or assigned designee. They will be assigned to the central telemetry monitoring unit working a rotating tour of duty. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement – 07/22/2026. Applicants may qualify based on their experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience – one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS‑5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience include – but are not limited to – applying telemetry monitoring equipment, recognizing and reporting cardiac rhythms and changes to nursing staff, monitoring treatments and/or procedures performed at the bedside, documenting patient’s medical records, operating, cleaning, and/or sanitizing commonly used equipment, and possessing knowledge of medical terminology, common diseases affecting the patient population, the cardiac cycle, and electrophysiologic function of the heart. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at Duties Continuous cardiac monitoring and direct and indirect patient care Provide continuous ECG rhythm observation while concentrating on observation of patient status through review of ECG strips and recognition of arrhythmias Provide assistance of a technical, specialized, or support nature to health and medical personnel in supporting the diagnostic or treatment process of patients with cardiac conditions Recognize problems through continuous EKG monitoring with accurate recognition and documentation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias and interval measurements Observe and report rhythm changes that may correlate with medications and communicate deviations in baseline rhythms to registered nurse promptly Identify any life‑threatening environmental hazards immediately – take appropriate action – and report findings to the registered nurse Perform simple treatment procedures such as changing sterile dressings and applying slings or bandages Provide continuous monitoring of cardiac rate, rhythm, and patterns of conduction at a central monitoring station for patients Maintain a clean monitor screen and telemetry monitoring work area to ensure cleanliness and tidiness Prepare, deliver, and actively participate in the unit's educational in‑service programs provided to staff and patients Work Schedule: 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. (Work schedule is determined and approved by the supervisor). Shift work may be required based on facility/patient care needs. Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician (Telemetry) / PD08505A. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr