- Position Title
- Medical Instrument Technician (Electrocardiograph (EKG))
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSW-11299153-22-AF-BU-OCA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 17, 2021 to Friday, September 30, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current permanent Federal employee from an agency other than Department of Veterans Affairs?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Assessment 1
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: The following section is used to determine if you meet the basic requirements for this position.
Education. There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation. Education may be
substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels.
Licensure or Certification. Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it
is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and
abilities. For certain functional areas at the higher levels or supervisory assignments, specific certifications
appropriate to the specialty are indicated in this standard under "Titles and Certification/Registrations".
For all specialties identified in this standard, Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are
desirable. Training which does not result in official certification does not meet this definition.
Education. There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation. Education may be
substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels.
Licensure or Certification. Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it
is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and
abilities. For certain functional areas at the higher levels or supervisory assignments, specific certifications
appropriate to the specialty are indicated in this standard under "Titles and Certification/Registrations".
For all specialties identified in this standard, Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are
desirable. Training which does not result in official certification does not meet this definition.
1.
Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. This position requires to undergo a pre-employment medical examination/physical, TB test and other related other medical related requirements.
2.
English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and
written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part.
written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part.
Grade Determinations. In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the criteria discussed in
the applicable headings, or that defined in the appendices, must be met when determining the grade of
candidates.
the applicable headings, or that defined in the appendices, must be met when determining the grade of
candidates.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
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:
(b) 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.
Do you meet the experience and demonstrated KSAs?
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:
(b) 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.
Do you meet the experience and demonstrated KSAs?
REMINDERS:
RESUME REMINDER Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Job title
Duties (Be as detailed as possible.)
Month & year start/end dates (e.g., June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
OTHER DOCUMENTS REMINDER
SF-50B - Notification of Personnel Action. Transfer/Reinstatement/Current/Former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest/last SF-50B.
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations
RESUME REMINDER Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Job title
Duties (Be as detailed as possible.)
Month & year start/end dates (e.g., June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
OTHER DOCUMENTS REMINDER
SF-50B - Notification of Personnel Action. Transfer/Reinstatement/Current/Former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest/last SF-50B.
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations