Cardiac Monitoring Tech (EKG) & Patient Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) to provide cardiac monitoring and patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include EKG testing, patient assessment, and chart documentation in a hospital setting.

The role requires proficiency in Holter monitoring and standard EKG procedures, with certification in Basic Life Support strongly desirable. Training will cover equipment operation, patient safety, and data recording for physician

Qualifications

• No specific educational requirements; see grade requirements for substitutions.
• English language proficiency required for clinical duties.
• BCLS certification desirable at GS-6/7 levels.

Responsibilities

• Record electrocardiograms and exercise tolerance tests.
• Perform 24-48 hour cardiac monitoring and pacemaker evaluations.
• Interpret physician requests and document patient records.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and ensure patient safety.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain EKG equipment; sanitize equipment.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Patient care

Holter monitoring

Documentation

Education

BCLS certification (desirable)

Tools

ECG equipment

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) to provide cardiac monitoring and patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include EKG testing, patient assessment, and chart documentation in a hospital setting.

The role requires proficiency in Holter monitoring and standard EKG procedures, with certification in Basic Life Support strongly desirable. Training will cover equipment operation, patient safety, and data recording for physician