- Position Title
- Medical Instrument Technician -Cardiac Catheterization
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTC-12732493-25-SGP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 29, 2025 to Friday, August 29, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you currently employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
3.
Are you an employee of the facility indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
4.
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.
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.
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).
Assessment 1
Basic Requirements
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Requirement: English Language Proficiency: Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a
Are you proficient in spoken and written English as required?
Are you proficient in spoken and written English as required?
Thank you for your interest in this Medical Instrument Technician - Cardiac Catheterization position. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. Your resume and responses you provide to the assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (This experience must be reflected in your resume to be credited to your rating.)
2.
Please select the answer below that best describes experience.
GS-5 Trainee: 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 position to be filled. This would be experience in operating equipment related to the particular 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 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. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
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.
GS-5 Trainee: 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 position to be filled. This would be experience in operating equipment related to the particular 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 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. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
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.
3.
Please select the answer below that best describes experience.
GS-6: In addition to Basic Requirements, applicants must have at least one year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level,GS-5, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics and is directly related to the Medical Instrument Technician Cardiac Catheterization position.
The candidate must demonstrate the following KSA;s: Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and basic electrocardiography; Knowledge of sterile techniques, catheterization laboratory supplies, and equipment used in the
Procedures; Ability to circulate, assist, monitor, and document hemodynamics and electrocardiograms during the procedure; Knowledge of and ability to prepare intra-aortic balloon catheters.
To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics associated with current Medical Instrument Technician Cardiac Catheterization practice.
GS-6: In addition to Basic Requirements, applicants must have at least one year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level,GS-5, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics and is directly related to the Medical Instrument Technician Cardiac Catheterization position.
The candidate must demonstrate the following KSA;s: Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and basic electrocardiography; Knowledge of sterile techniques, catheterization laboratory supplies, and equipment used in the
Procedures; Ability to circulate, assist, monitor, and document hemodynamics and electrocardiograms during the procedure; Knowledge of and ability to prepare intra-aortic balloon catheters.
To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics associated with current Medical Instrument Technician Cardiac Catheterization practice.
4.
Please select the answer below that best describes experience.
GS-7: In addition to Basic Requirements, applicants must have at least one year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level,GS-6, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics and is directly related to the Medical Instrument Technician Cardiac Catheterization position.
The candidate must demonstrate the following KSA;s: Ability to assist with insertion of temporary transvenous pacemaker catheters; Ability to maintain intra-aortic balloon pump equipment during procedures; Ability to complete individual cases by pulling sheaths and holding pressure to obtain hemostasis; Ability to assist with closure devices; Ability to appropriately educate patients and patient families regarding procedures and post catheterization care.
To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics associated with current Medical Instrument Technician Cardiac Catheterization practice.
GS-7: In addition to Basic Requirements, applicants must have at least one year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level,GS-6, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics and is directly related to the Medical Instrument Technician Cardiac Catheterization position.
The candidate must demonstrate the following KSA;s: Ability to assist with insertion of temporary transvenous pacemaker catheters; Ability to maintain intra-aortic balloon pump equipment during procedures; Ability to complete individual cases by pulling sheaths and holding pressure to obtain hemostasis; Ability to assist with closure devices; Ability to appropriately educate patients and patient families regarding procedures and post catheterization care.
To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics associated with current Medical Instrument Technician Cardiac Catheterization practice.
5.
Please select the answer below that best describes experience.
GS-8: In addition to Basic Requirements, applicants must have at least one year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level,GS-7, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics and is directly related to the Medical Instrument Technician Cardiac Catheterization position.
The candidate must demonstrate the following KSA;s: Ability to scrub, circulate, and monitor advanced procedures (including electrophysiological) to include rotoblation, intravascular ultrasound, RADI or wave-wire, angiojet, filter wires, myocardial biopsies EPS, permanent pacemaker insertions, AICD insertions, and biventricular pacemaker insertion; Advanced knowledge of equipment, medications, and supplies used in the Cardiac Catheterization
Laboratory and the ability to set-up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot this equipment; Knowledge and understanding of wave forms from the great vessels and all chambers of the heart including the ability to recognize and distinguish normal from abnormal, artifact from abnormality, and
forewarn the physician of an impending life-threatening situation; Knowledge of quality control and performance improvement indicators for the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and ability to prepare and analyze quality control of test results.
To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics associated with current Medical Instrument Technician Cardiac Catheterization practice.
GS-8: In addition to Basic Requirements, applicants must have at least one year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level,GS-7, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics and is directly related to the Medical Instrument Technician Cardiac Catheterization position.
The candidate must demonstrate the following KSA;s: Ability to scrub, circulate, and monitor advanced procedures (including electrophysiological) to include rotoblation, intravascular ultrasound, RADI or wave-wire, angiojet, filter wires, myocardial biopsies EPS, permanent pacemaker insertions, AICD insertions, and biventricular pacemaker insertion; Advanced knowledge of equipment, medications, and supplies used in the Cardiac Catheterization
Laboratory and the ability to set-up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot this equipment; Knowledge and understanding of wave forms from the great vessels and all chambers of the heart including the ability to recognize and distinguish normal from abnormal, artifact from abnormality, and
forewarn the physician of an impending life-threatening situation; Knowledge of quality control and performance improvement indicators for the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and ability to prepare and analyze quality control of test results.
To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics associated with current Medical Instrument Technician Cardiac Catheterization practice.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
Are you certified by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS)?
7.
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 materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
RESUME REMINDER- A resume is REQUIRED with your application. 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) 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. SF-50 REMINDER - This form is REQUIRED with your application. To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information. APPLICATION (VA FORM 10-2850C) REMINDER - This form is REQUIRED with your application. Please note you will be disqualified if this form is not submitted with your application package. VA Form 10-2850c- Application for Associated Health Occupations (required) Available at the VA Forms website: https://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=10-2850&tkey=&Action%20=Search. (http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=10-2850&tkey=&Action%20=Search.)