The incumbent works in the Non-invasive Cardiology Section of Medical Services in the Eastern Colorado VAMC. Operating and maintaining the following medical diagnostic equipment: exercise tolerance system (Treadmill), MUSE cardiology storage systems, ECG carts, and ambulatory ECG monitors.

Duties

The incumbent independently performs the full range of electrocardiograph procedures, and related examinations, which include applying ambulatory monitoring devices, preparing and recording exercise tolerance tests, recording pacemaker assessments, editing ECG and treadmill reports. Technicians utilize the MUSE cardiology storage system and operate diagnostic medical equipment as a part of treatment of patients, supporting clinicians and physicians. The ECG technicians evaluate consults from primary care providers for appropriateness of procedure, and assess patient's ability to perform prescribed test. They receive assignments for which clear precedents exist that require application of standard procedures or that have special procedures identified and explained. The employee understands and carries out the appropriate requests made by practitioners or seeks assistance of the supervisor when an uncommon, unique or new procedure is requested. Technicians instruct patient pre-procedure to assure confidence and cooperation of patient during procedures. Independently explains various procedures including need for positions on table, instructions for walking on treadmill, and adverse reactions to stressing agents. Explains requirements for accurate monitoring and necessity of diary entries. Answers question by patient and or family members. Performs assigned Medical Instrument Technician duties with a stress test specialty. This requires experience in operating and supervising the operation of the specialized equipment related to the specialization of the position. ECG technicians instruct in the operation of ECG equipment to nursing staff in patient care and clinic areas. Instructs the physicians and cardiology staff in the storage and use of MUSE System. Work Schedule: 4X10 hours/ week Functional Statement #: 0000000 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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-7 Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. This would be experience which provided knowledge of the equipment, standard tests and procedures, and typical readings including arrhythmias and abnormalities. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize, report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias. 2. Knowledge of common equipment settings and standardized procedures plus knowledge of common errors and corrective measures. 3. Ability to modify procedures/positions to obtain the correct results with patients with complicating conditions such as amputations, Parkinson's disease, structural defects, and scar tissue. 4. Ability to act as a mentor or preceptor to lower graded technicians. 5. Ability to conduct in-service training on the EKG equipment and related instrumentation. Preferred Experience: 1-2 years preferred experience with EKG and holter monitoring. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G27

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Eastern Colorado HCS Denver 13611 E. Colfax Ave Aurora, CO 80045 US
• Name: Rodney Riggleman
• Phone: (210) 980-9493
• Email: [email protected]