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Position Title
Med Inst Tech(Ekg)
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBTG-12626492-25-TMB Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 2, 2024 to Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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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. (limit characters)
Your resume must be submitted in English and 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)
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
  • Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
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. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted, and digitally signed documents linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. (limit characters)
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001). (limit characters)
2. I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Medical Instrument Technician-EKG, position with the Department of Veterans Affairs. For each question below, choose the response that best describes your qualifications. (limit characters)
1. English Language Proficiency Requirement: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in written and spoken English to meet the basic requirement of this position.

Are you proficient in the spoken and written English Language?
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2. Specialized Experience for the GS-4: Medical Instrument Technician (Trainee). Applicants applying under this announcement must possess 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. 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.

Do you possess the experience as described above? NOTE: Your resume must provide enough details to support your response to this question.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. KSA for the For GS-4 Medical Instrument Technician: In addition to required experience above, candidates must demonstrate the following KSAs:
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4. Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
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5. Ability to learn the components, operating characteristics, and settings of the equipment to be used.
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6. Ability to learn typical patient reactions to the basic procedures involved and ability to recognize signs of distress.

Do you possess the experience as described above? NOTE: Your resume must provide enough details to support your response to this question.
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7. Specialized Experience for GS-5: Medical Instrument Technician (Trainee). Applicants applying under this announcement must possess at least one 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. This would be experience in operating equipment related to the specialization 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.

Do you possess the experience as described above? NOTE: Your resume must provide enough details to support your response to this question.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
8. KSA for the GS-5 Medical Instrument Technician: In addition to required experience above, candidates must demonstrate the following KSAs:
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9. Knowledge of standard medical terminology to interpret physician orders or instructions.
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10. Knowledge of common physical disabilities and ability to position patients for the examination or treatment.
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11. Ability to learn the normal and abnormal results for routine procedures to recognize and report obvious abnormalities.
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12. Ability to operate the equipment to administer routine/standard diagnostic treatment or procedures.
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13. Ability to perform standard operator maintenance on the equipment including the ability to disassemble, clean, reassemble, and calibrate the machine.

Do you possess the experience as described above? NOTE: Your resume must provide enough details to support your response to this question.
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14. Specialized experience for the GS-6 Medical Instrument Technician: Applicants applying under this announcement must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level, Medical Instrument Technician (EKG). Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to specialized procedures such as receive and interpret physician's requests for diagnostic procedures and/or treatments; explain the procedure to the patient to secure the patient's confidence and cooperation; document the patient's record; independently perform standardized testing monitoring the patient for adverse reactions; and operate, calibrate, and clean and/or sterilize commonly used equipment. Assignments at this level require knowledge of standard medical terminology as well as common diseases and their specific affects.

Do you possess the experience as described above? NOTE: Your resume must provide enough details to support your response to this question.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
15. KSA for the GS-6 Medical Instrument Technician: In addition to required experience above, candidates must demonstrate the following KSAs:
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16. Ability to recognize special patient needs such as disabilities, impaired mobility, and complicating medical conditions to prepare and position the patient for the prescribed procedure.
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17. Knowledge of the specialized equipment and accessories appropriate to Holter monitoring and ability to perform such tests.
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18. Knowledge of universal precautions and sterilization techniques and ability to follow CDC guidelines in cleaning equipment.
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19. Ability to monitor the patient for adverse reactions and take appropriate action.
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20. Ability to operate the equipment to perform standard and routine highly specialized procedures including exercise stress testing.

Do you possess the experience as described above? NOTE: Your resume must provide enough details to support your response to this question.
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21. Specialized experience for the GS-7 Medical Instrument Technician: Applicants applying under this announcement must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level, Medical Instrument Technician (EKG). Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to receive and interpret physician's requests for diagnostic procedures and/or treatments; explain the procedure to the patient to secure the patient's confidence and cooperation; document the patient's record; independently perform standardized testing monitoring the patient for adverse reactions; and operate, calibrate, and clean and/or sterilize commonly used equipment. Assignments at this level require knowledge of standard medical terminology as well as common diseases and their specific affects.

Do you possess the experience as described above? NOTE: Your resume must provide enough details to support your response to this question.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
22. KSA for the GS-7 Medical Instrument Technician: In addition to required experience above, candidates must demonstrate the following KSAs:
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23. Knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize, report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias.
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24. Knowledge of common equipment settings and standardized procedures plus knowledge of common errors and corrective measures.
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25. 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.
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26. 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 possess the KSA's described in the paragraph above? NOTE: Your resume must provide enough details to support your response to this question.
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