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Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Cath)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 11 days ago
On-site Marion, IL $40K – $80K Apply by Jun 26, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESFJINFJISFJISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The Marion VA Health Care System is actively recruiting a full-time Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Cath) to join the Cardiology Department within Nursing Service located in Marion, IL. This position provides technical assistance to the Cardiologist during all procedures occurring in the Catheterization Lab.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent will primarily be assigned to the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Cardiology Clinic.
- →The incumbent demonstrates knowledge and competency in hemodynamic monitoring and early recognition of cardiac lethal dysrhythmias.
- →These duties include, but are not limited to, left heart catheterization, right heart catheterization, and temporary pacemakers.
- →The incumbent monitors the progression of procedures; assist the manager in improving technical training of new employees and students as well as directing patient inquiries to appropriate person.
- →This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24/7 hospital.
- →The incumbent may be required to rotate tours and duties during low/high census or complete administrative tasks established by the immediate supervisor.
- →Not all duties listed, so others may be assigned: The incumbent is responsible to ensure the highest possible quality of care is achieved and that a safe therapeutic environment is provided.
- →The incumbent communicates with patients, family members, internal and external co-workers, and customers in a courteous, tactful, helpful, and understanding manner.
- →The incumbent is administratively responsible to the Nurse Manager of Medicine Specialty and responsible for other team members.
- →The incumbent is required to be BLS and ACLS certified and position is not eligible for telework.
- →PLEASE NOTE: These positions require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
- →If selected, Applicants will provide proof of current certifications prior to employment.
- →Only BLS certification which included Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and ACLS certification obtained from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Military Treatment Training Network (MTN) will be accepted.
- →Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 180f2ec5-a2ab-45bb-ad29-ea4ebd9b9e04
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