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Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Austin, TX $57K – $75K Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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This position serves as a Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) at the full performance level (GS-8) and functions as an independent technician performing a wide variety of specialized and complex electrocardiographic procedures across inpatient and outpatient settings within the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS).
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include, but not limited to: Knowledge of anatomy and physiology including an in-depth understanding of the functioning of the major systems and internal organs to interpret requests and to recognize the need for additional tests or a different position.
- →Knowledge of pharmacology including the classification and administration of drugs, patient responses, and common dosages as related to this specialty is required.
- →Ability to perform Signal Averaged ECG, Tilt table monitoring, electrophysiology monitoring, and event monitoring.
- →Perform a wide variety of specialized and complex electrocardiographic procedures across inpatient and outpatient settings within the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System(CTVHCS).
- →Performs and analyzes routine and specialized diagnostic cardiac procedures, including but not limited to: Electrocardiograms (ECGs),Exercise Stress Tests, Holter Monitor hookups and scanning, Signal Average (Late Potential) ECGs, Echocardiograms, Dobutamine Stress Echo, Stress Echocardiograms, Arterial Plethysmography, and Tilt Table Testing.
- →Independently selects, operates, and calibrates equipment, ensuring accurate and reproducible test results.
- →Works with a diverse patient population, including critically ill, isolated, and routine patients, and is responsible for recognizing and responding promptly to arrhythmias, ischemic changes, and acute myocardial infarction patterns.
- →Initiates appropriate notification of physicians or emergency personnel when significant abnormalities or life-threatening conditions are observed.
- →Calculates and interprets data such as arterial blood flow and hemodynamic responses during testing and documents all findings accurately in the patient record.
- →Performs all procedures in accordance with established medical center and national standards to ensure accuracy, safety, and quality of care.
- →Responsible for independently maintaining reports and documentation for all procedures performed across multiple CTVHCS sites.
- →Serves as a subject matter expert for electrocardiography-related systems and workflows.
- →Provides training and instruction to nursing, respiratory therapy, and medical students, as well as new technicians and clinical staff, on the correct techniques for obtaining electrocardiograms and the maintenance and operation of ECG equipment.
- →Assists with competency assessments and provides feedback on best practices.
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: 3b855736-561e-4036-8ff4-97cb4e16b8b2
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