- Position Title
- Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBBG-11795871-23-RCK Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, January 12, 2023 to Friday, June 23, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
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.
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Assessment 1
Assessment Thank you for your interest in the Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) position at the Harry S Truman VA, Columbia MO. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions below. Failure to submit with supporting documentation, proof of your qualification, this may result in your not being considered further for this vacancy.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve as a: Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
2.
To qualify for the GS-04 grade level:
Do you possess at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-3) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the position to be filled. Six months of this experience may have been in medically related fields such as nursing assistant, practical nursing, or similar fields. The remaining six months must have been in operating diagnostic and therapeutic equipment covered by this occupation. Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited at this level.
OR,
Education: Successful completion of two years of education above high school or an associate's degree with a major field of study directly related to the Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)occupation.
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: This experience must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA):
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Ability to learn the components, operating characteristics, and settings of the equipment to be used.
- Ability to learn typical patient reactions to the basic procedures involved and ability to recognize signs of distress.
- Ability to learn the standard positions for the procedure being conducted.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Do you possess at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-3) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the position to be filled. Six months of this experience may have been in medically related fields such as nursing assistant, practical nursing, or similar fields. The remaining six months must have been in operating diagnostic and therapeutic equipment covered by this occupation. Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited at this level.
OR,
Education: Successful completion of two years of education above high school or an associate's degree with a major field of study directly related to the Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)occupation.
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: This experience must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA):
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Ability to learn the components, operating characteristics, and settings of the equipment to be used.
- Ability to learn typical patient reactions to the basic procedures involved and ability to recognize signs of distress.
- Ability to learn the standard positions for the procedure being conducted.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
3.
To qualify for the GS-05 grade level:
Do you possess at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-4) 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 position to be filled, Medical Instrument Technician (EKG). This would be experience in operating equipment related to the particular specialization (EKG) for which application is made or in related functional areas. Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited through this grade level.
OR,
Education. Successful completion of [4 academic years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, or] a bachelor's degree in a major field of study appropriate to medical instrument technician functions.
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: This experience must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA):
- Knowledge of standard medical terminology to interpret physician orders or instructions.
- Knowledge of common physical disabilities and ability to position patients for the examination or treatment.
- Ability to learn the normal and abnormal results for routine procedures to recognize and report obvious abnormalities.
- Ability to operate the equipment to administer routine/standard diagnostic treatment or procedures.
- Ability to perform standard operator maintenance on the equipment including the ability to disassemble, clean, reassemble, and calibrate the machine.
Do you possess at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-4) 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 position to be filled, Medical Instrument Technician (EKG). This would be experience in operating equipment related to the particular specialization (EKG) for which application is made or in related functional areas. Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited through this grade level.
OR,
Education. Successful completion of [4 academic years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, or] a bachelor's degree in a major field of study appropriate to medical instrument technician functions.
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: This experience must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA):
- Knowledge of standard medical terminology to interpret physician orders or instructions.
- Knowledge of common physical disabilities and ability to position patients for the examination or treatment.
- Ability to learn the normal and abnormal results for routine procedures to recognize and report obvious abnormalities.
- Ability to operate the equipment to administer routine/standard diagnostic treatment or procedures.
- Ability to perform standard operator maintenance on the equipment including the ability to disassemble, clean, reassemble, and calibrate the machine.
4.
To qualify for the GS-06 grade level:
Do you possess at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-05) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled, Medical Instrument Technician (EKG).
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: This experience must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA):
- Ability to recognize special patient needs such as disabilities, impaired mobility, and complicating medical conditions in order to prepare and position the patient for the prescribed procedure.
- Knowledge of the specialized equipment and accessories appropriate to Holter monitoring and ability to perform such tests.
- Knowledge of universal precautions and sterilization techniques and ability to follow CDC guidelines in cleaning equipment.
- Ability to monitor the patient for adverse reactions and take appropriate action.
- Ability to operate the equipment to perform standard and routine highly specialized procedures including exercise stress testing.
Do you possess at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-05) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled, Medical Instrument Technician (EKG).
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: This experience must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA):
- Ability to recognize special patient needs such as disabilities, impaired mobility, and complicating medical conditions in order to prepare and position the patient for the prescribed procedure.
- Knowledge of the specialized equipment and accessories appropriate to Holter monitoring and ability to perform such tests.
- Knowledge of universal precautions and sterilization techniques and ability to follow CDC guidelines in cleaning equipment.
- Ability to monitor the patient for adverse reactions and take appropriate action.
- Ability to operate the equipment to perform standard and routine highly specialized procedures including exercise stress testing.
5.
To qualify for the GS-07 grade level:
Do you possess at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-06) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled, Medical Instrument Technician (EKG).
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: This experience must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA):
-Knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize, report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias.
-Knowledge of common equipment settings and standardized procedures plus knowledge of common errors and corrective measures.
-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.
-Ability to act as a mentor or preceptor to lower graded technicians.
-Ability to conduct in-service training on the EKG equipment and related instrumentation.
Do you possess at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-06) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled, Medical Instrument Technician (EKG).
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: This experience must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA):
-Knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize, report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias.
-Knowledge of common equipment settings and standardized procedures plus knowledge of common errors and corrective measures.
-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.
-Ability to act as a mentor or preceptor to lower graded technicians.
-Ability to conduct in-service training on the EKG equipment and related instrumentation.
NOTE: Please ensure that you have read this announcement and carefully follow the instructions on how to apply. Your application packet must include all of the documents required, including form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations. A link to this form can be found on the announcement. Please read the instructions carefully to ensure that you complete the full application process and submit your answers. An incomplete packet or incomplete submission may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
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