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Medical Instrument Technician Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted today
On-siteHouston, TX$42K – $76KApply by May 22, 2026Medical Instrument TechnicianESFJINFJISFJISTJHealthcareTrades
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This Medical Instrument Technician Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG) position is located within the Nursing, Acute Care at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, Texas.
What You'll Do
- →If you are a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply under CBST-12954110-26-JA.
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The work involves performance of varied procedures and treatment techniques in providing continuous cardiac monitoring for diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiac diseases, cardiac devices such as pacemakers and automated implantable cardiac defibrillator (AICD) and other medical problems.
- →The monitoring results affect the accuracy and reliability of physicians' diagnoses and treatment and thus the quality of patient care; the monitoring results provide patient information, which may ensure timeliness of life-saving interventions.
- →The incumbent works at the Michael E.
- →DeBakey VA Medical Center operating medical diagnostic equipment.
- →Duties include continuous monitoring during ambulatory exercise testing, pulse oximetry monitoring, monitoring patients with Holter monitors, MUSE computer storage system for scanning and integration in CPRS and VISTA imaging associated with each.
- →Will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.
- →The Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG) will maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- →The work may require the employee to workdays, evenings, nights, rotating shifts, and extended hours.
- →This position may be designated as essential during increment weather conditions or other appropriate emergency conditions.
- →Will be expected to perform duties independently and required minimal supervision and consultation for unusual circumstances.
- →Supervisor may periodically spot check any work at various intervals and completed work is accurate and timely.
- →Completed work is reviewed and in compliance with hospital policy and guidelines.
- →Specific, detailed guidelines covering all important aspects of the assignments are provided by the service Supervisor.
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: 369db15f-0c73-4681-949a-6c88b1295ae0
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