EKG Technician — Cardiology Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Job summary

The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT/EKG) works within the Cardiology Department at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, performing standard to complex electrocardiograph examinations and maintaining all instruments prior to procedures.

Ideal candidates possess knowledge of cardiac dysthymias and the normal/abnormal pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system, with duties including mentoring and in-service training as needed. 7:30am-4:00pm schedule; federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

• No formal educational requirements exist for this occupation, education may be substituted for experience at some levels.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required for medical instrument technicians.
• Desirable certifications include BCLS and ACLS for higher grade levels where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs the full range of electrocardiograph procedures and related examinations.
• Maintains equipment and supplies for the EKG clinic.
• Interacts with patients and provides instruction on equipment use to nursing staff.

Skills

EKG procedures

Cardiac monitoring

English proficiency

Education

No formal educational requirements

Tools

GE Healthcare MUSE Cardiac Management System

Job description

The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT/EKG) works within the Cardiology Department at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, performing standard to complex electrocardiograph examinations and maintaining all instruments prior to procedures.

Ideal candidates possess knowledge of cardiac dysthymias and the normal/abnormal pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system, with duties including mentoring and in-service training as needed. 7:30am-4:00pm schedule; federal benefits apply.