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Medical Instrument Technician (Ekg)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 57 days ago
Hybrid Greenville, NC $50K – $66K Apply by Jul 29, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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Under general supervision of a Cardiology Supervisor, technician serves as a Medical Instrument Technician (Electrocardiograph) responsible for all technical aspects of state-of-the-art electrocardiograph (ECG) testing. Operates and monitors the performance of computerized ECG equipment used in the performance of a variety of specialized, complex, non-invasive cardiac procedures. This position will be housed at the Greenville VA Clinic in Greenville, North Carolina.
What You'll Do
- →The incumbent independently performs the full range of electrocardiograph procedures, and related examinations, such as applying ambulatory monitoring devices, scanning Holter tapes/disks, event monitor strips and editing EKG, Holter, and treadmill reports.
- →Utilizes MUSE cardiology storage system.
- →Operates diagnostic medical equipment as a part of treatment of patient, supports register nurses, advance practice providers and physician's equipment.
- →Includes exercise tolerance testing system, Holter Monitoring and Event Monitoring Scanner.
- →Receives request and/or, consults for procedures.
- →Reviews request from physician or advance practice provider for appropriateness of requested procedure for patient's ability to perform prescribed test.Receives assignment for which clear precedents exist.
- →Receives assignments that require application of standard procedures or that have special procedures identified and explained.
- →Employee understands and carries out the appropriate requests made by practitioners or seeks assistance of the supervision when an uncommon, unique or new procedure is requested.
- →Instructs patient pre-procedure to assure confidence and cooperation of patient during procedures.
- →Independently explains various procedures including need for positions on table or treadmill, monitoring equipment, adverse reactions to stressing agents.
- →Explains requirements for accurate monitoring and necessity of diary entries.
- →Answers question by patient and or family members.
- →Performs Medical Instrument Technician work with stress test specialty.
- →This requires experience in operating, supervising the operation of the instructing in the operation of specialized equipment related to the specialization of the position.
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
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