Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)

This job will be located at the Richmond VAMC. This individual will work in the Cardiac Non-Invasive Laboratory which provides service to a variety of departments throughout the hospital such as the ECG lab, Cardiac Catherization lab, Recovery room, Critical Care units, Emergency room, Electrophysiology lab and Outpatients clinics. Major duties include, but are not limited to: * Perform routine 12 lead, rhythm strip, special procedure (i.e. Nuclear Stress Test) and STAT electrocardiograms in a timely manner. * Incumbent will operate proficiently the computerized ECG equipment i.e. entering pertinent patient demographics and related medical information into the ECG cart. * Incumbent will transmit data from ECG carts to the computerized central ECG storage system (MUSE), edit unconfirmed ECGS and retrieve ECGS if necessary. * Incumbent will be trained to apply ambulatory Holter/Event monitoring, Holter scanning and assist with nuclear stress tests. * Will maintain a comprehensive knowledge and proficiency of the use of the hospital computer database system (VISTA, CPRS). * Responsible for closing consults on Holter & Event Monitor hook-up, and outpatient EKGS. Electrocardiography: * Incumbent will review ECG for any major abnormalities (i.e. MI, tachycardia, bradycardia, atrial fibrillation) and bring it to the attention of a nurse or physician. * Will respond appropriately to emergency cardiac situations such as "CODE BLUE". * Incumbent will coordinate work assignments, download ECG carts on a daily basis to insure prompt editing and availability of interpreted ECG test results. * Will participate in training and/or orientating new technicians, physicians, and nurses in performing various cardiac non-invasive procedures when needed. * The incumbent is knowledgeable of the technical abilities and limitations of the equipment and is able to trouble-shoot and correct minor equipment malfunctions. Editing ECGS: * The technician will be trained to edit patient's name & social security # in the MUSE. Application of a Holter monitor and Event monitor: * Incumbent will prepare patients for Holter monitoring. * Will prepare patients for event monitoring. * Will instruct patients on method of telephone transmittal of arrythmia that they are experiencing. Holter Scanning: * The technician must be able to identify all arrythmias and independently compose a report for the physicians to review for interpretation. * The technician is responsible for Holter test results being entered in the hospital's DHCP computer system. Nuclear Stress Test: * The technician will prepare patient for stress test. This includes patient teaching, skin preparation, application of electrodes and attaching lead wires. * Will get brief history on patient to assess ability to comprehend and perform the procedure. * Will operate computerized stress equipment during the stress test. Will monitor and record patients' blood pressure and heart rate accurately according to protocol. * Incumbent will be able to recognize and report to the physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner (that is performing test) any abnormal or unusual ECG or rate changes during stress test. * The technician will be able to recognize and trouble shoot minor problems with the computerized stress system. Encounter Forms: * The technician is responsible for completing an encounter form in CPRS for Cardiology Diagnostic test i.e. application, scanning and physician interpretation of holder monitor application of event monitor. * Incumbent is also responsible for putting in a progress note in CPRS for any Cardiology Diagnostic test done. May perform additional duties as required. Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm M-F Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Created: 2026-04-15