The Medical Health Technician is responsible to the Chief of Medicine or designee. The incumbent performs diagnostic tests in the Electrocardiogram (EKG) unit and throughout the hospital, which includes the Medical, Surgical, Intensive Care, Same Day Surgery, Extended Care, Psychiatry and Nursing Home Care Units. The incumbent has responsibility for carrying out administrative duties within Medical Service directly related to patient care and treatment

Duties

Works in different settings, which includes, Cardiology Clinic, Hematology/Oncology Clinic, Hospitalist area and stress test clinic. Responsible for EKG, and stress testing. Knowledgeable of medical terminology, medication, laboratory tests, diagnostic tests, preps for individual procedures, and nuclear medicine exams. Knowledgeable of protocols and routines based on policies, procedures and practice guidelines for the areas commonly worked. Utilizes hardware and software components in the performance of duties. Hardware components include, but are not limited to, electronic typewriters, word processors, workstations (keyboards and visual displays) linked to a computer, and associated equipment such as laser printers, fax machines, xerox equipment, and electronic calendar. Sorts information in the various software packages to produce specific printouts for the clinical staff. Applies a good understanding of the software to identify and correct extraneous, erroneous and missing functions as symbolized or illustrated by codes which can be revealed on the screen. Uses word processing software to produce a variety of documents, such as encounter forms, treatment plans, specialty procedures (such as stress tests, EKG's, echocardiogram, Holter monitor. Uses database software to enter, revise, sort, and retrieve data for reports for review, transmits and receives documents and messages electronically using workstation computer that is networked or linked to other computers or workstations through a central processing unit, both at our facility and other VA's. Assists in training and orienting all other health care personnel in proper clinical procedures serving as a source of information concerning VA regulation, policies and procedures. Schedules appointment tests and coordinates all activities and appointments of the clinic area to avoid conflicts in the patient treatment plan. Ensures all manual log and computer entries for validation and workload reporting purposes are correctly entered in a timely manner. Inspects medical records after the completion of the final evaluation by the physician, for follow- up appointments or for no further action by utilizing knowledge of medical terminology and skill in reading medical charts. Answers telephone inquiries regarding services available, and procedures for admission in order to provide accurate information and to maintain good public relations. Recognizes and refers urgent messages to the professional staff for immediate action. Serves as the receptionist in the busy clinic area, screening and referring all calls and personal visits. Maintains various records and files necessary to the operations of the clinics including placing health summary, action profiles and encounters forms on records. Submits work orders and monitors order forms and office supplies. Sets up, calibrates and runs equipment to complete electrocardiographic records. Performs daily cleaning and routine maintenance of the equipment in the electrocardiographic department following established infection control and departmental policies. Assumes responsibility to help facilitate the transition from outpatient to inpatient care and back to outpatient when the need arises. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full time Monday through Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/07/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of medical terminology, medication, laboratory tests, diagnostic tests, preps for individual procedures, and nuclear medicine exams. Knowledge of protocols and routines based on policies, procedures and practice guidelines for the areas commonly worked. Knowledge of standard procedures in performing EKG's, which requires extended training or experience to perform the test and provide limited interpretation in order to assist orders given in emergency situation. Qualifying specialized experience includes but not limited to; setting up, calibrating and running equipment to complete electrocardiographic records, capable of recognizing adverse responses and initiate appropriate emergency procedures such as Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, capable of recognizing clinical abnormalities in the electrocardiogram and performing rhythm strips when rhythm is noted as being abnormal, assisting with stress testing, assists in procedures, exams and in preparing exam rooms, experience with clerical responsibilities, as well as Office Automation Assistant responsibilities, uses word processing software to produce a variety of documents, such as encounter forms, treatment plans, specialty procedures (such as stress tests, EKG's, echocardiogram, Holter monitor and schedules appointment tests and coordinates all activities and appointments of the clinic area to avoid conflicts in the patient treatment plan. OR Education and Training: Successful completion of one half (1/2) year of graduate level education or at least (9 semester hours or equivalent) with a major that included courses directly related to the work of this position (i.e. EKG, Medical Assisting, etc.) OR Combination of Education/Experience: Successfully completed graduate-level education and specialized experience, as described above, which meet the total qualification requirements for this grade level. This education must have been obtained at an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university. Note: Your experience must be documented in your resume and transcripts are required. Copies of pertinent transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application. Education will not be credited without documentation. Interpersonal SkillsMedical InformationTechnical Competence Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Incumbent may be responsible for lifting up to 30 pounds. Forms and office supplies for the entire unit are ordered and distributed by the incumbent. The physical demands require repetition of sitting/standing/twisting/bending and stretching. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Martinsburg VA Medical Center 510 Butler Avenue Martinsburg, WV 25405 US
• Name: Joseph Hannan
• Phone: 304-268-9384
• Email: [email protected]