Medical Instrument Technician

Job Title

Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG)

Job Description

The work involves performance of varied procedures and treatment techniques in providing continuous cardiac monitoring for diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiac diseases, cardiac devices such as pacemakers and automated implantable cardiac defibrillator (AICD) and other medical problems. The monitoring results affect the accuracy and reliability of physicians' diagnoses and treatment and thus the quality of patient care; the monitoring results provide patient information, which may ensure timeliness of life-saving interventions. The incumbent works at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center operating medical diagnostic equipment. Duties include continuous monitoring during ambulatory exercise testing, pulse oximetry monitoring, monitoring patients with Holter monitors, MUSE computer storage system for scanning and integration in CPRS and VISTA imaging associated with each. Will be expected to perform other duties as assigned. The Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG) will maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. The work may require the employee to workdays, evenings, nights, rotating shifts, and extended hours. This position may be designated as essential during increment weather conditions or other appropriate emergency conditions. Will be expected to perform duties independently and required minimal supervision and consultation for unusual circumstances. Supervisor may periodically spot check any work at various intervals and completed work is accurate and timely. Completed work is reviewed and in compliance with hospital policy and guidelines. Within the established guidelines, uses independent judgment in the performance of duties and whether to repeat, modify or immediately notify staff of monitoring results. Identifies and selects the appropriate guideline, reference or procedure; makes minor deviation to adapt the guidelines in specific cases and resolve problems.

Work Schedule

12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., alternating weekends and holidays with rotation, subject to change based on the needs of the service

Benefits

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Functional Statement

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