- Position Title
- Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTF-11830234-23-RH Team E Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 to Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
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- 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
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Assessment 1
The following questions pertain to the Basic Requirements for consideration for the position of Medical Instrument Technician (EKG).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
2.
Are you willing to have a physical exam and drug test?
3.
Are you proficient in the English language?
This represents the full performance level. Medical instrument technicians (EKG) at this level operate and monitor electrocardiographic equipment to perform specialized examinations and studies involving exercise stress testing, ambulatory monitoring of arrhythmias, and indirect carotid pulse tracings on chronic patients. They monitor tracings to identify arrhythmias and when gross abnormalities appear, when to repeat certain procedures, when to stop test procedures, and when to get the immediate attention of a physician. They evaluate test results to determine appropriate machine adjustments and use alternative techniques and procedures when established procedures do not accomplish acceptable results. This includes adapting equipment and accessories to yield the best results during the examination. They edit and select an appropriate sample portion of the tracing for further interpretation by the physician. Creditable Experience - Knowledge of Current Medical Instrument Technician Practices. To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics associated with current Medical Instrument Technician practice appropriate to the identified specialty area. [Specialized developmental experience obtained under supervision of appropriately certified individuals may be credited at higher levels.] Quality of Experience. Experience is only creditable if it is equivalent to at least the next lower grade level and is directly related to the position/specialty to be filled. The following questions relate to your qualifications for this grade level (GS-7). Please choose the most appropriate response.
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Do you have one year of specialized experience at the GS-6 grade level?
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.
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.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
GS-7 Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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.
GS-7 Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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.
6.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting material, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C.) my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.