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Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 95 days ago
On-site Columbia, MO $37K – $66K Apply by Jul 8, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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This position is located in at the Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia, MO within the Specialty Care service line.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent independently performs the full range of electrocardiograph procedures, and related examinations, including applying ambulatory monitoring devices, scanning Holter tapes/disks, event monitor strips and editing EKG, Holter, and treadmill reports.
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Utilizes the exercise tolerance testing system, as well as operates diagnostic medical equipment as a part of treatment of the patient and supports registered nurses and physician's equipment.
- →Receives request and/or consults for procedures.
- →Instructs patient pre-procedure to ensure patient understanding and cooperation with preparation and 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 questions 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.
- →Performs MIT work with Holter/Event Monitoring specialty.
- →This specialty area requires experience in applying, operating, and instructing in Holter and Event Monitoring equipment.
- →These duties include complying of data, revising reports, completing reports for physician review and scheduling patients for application and removal of monitors.
- →Performs other duties as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Full time; Shifts vary and will be discussed during the interview process.
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.
- ✓Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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