Health Technician-Telemetry

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Jackson (MS); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Jackson, MS seeks a Telemetry Technician to provide continuous cardiac surveillance, interpretation and reporting of monitor tracing, and to assist nursing staff for coordinated patient care.

The incumbent must recognize changes in patient condition, respond to emergent situations, and maintain precise clinical documentation while supporting safe patient transfers and interoperability with the care team.

Formación

• Experience using basic patient care equipment including telemetry devices.
• Assists nursing staff with patient care, observes patients and reports changes promptly.
• Completes ADLs, takes vital signs and documents them accurately.
• Maintains sterile techniques and cleaning procedures to prevent contamination.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with patients, families, and staff.

Responsabilidades

• Provide continuous cardiac surveillance, interpretation and reporting of monitor tracing.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and assess need for intervention with possible emergent care.
• Assist Nursing Staff to ensure coordinated and efficient delivery of patient care services.

Conocimientos

Telemetry equipment handling

Patient care assistance

Vital signs documentation

Sterile technique

Interpersonal communication

Descripción del empleo

The incumbent provides continuous cardiac surveillance, interpretation and reporting of monitor and telemetry tracing of patients within Patient Care Services. The incumbent is expected to recognize changes in patient's condition and astute in assessing the need for intervention which may be of an emergent nature requiring immediate attention. The incumbent in this position will provide assistance to the Nursing Staff to assure coordinated and efficient delivery of patient care services.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/16/2026.

You may qualify based on your experience as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Using basic patient care equipment, to include telemetry equipment, and maintaining medical supplies; Assists nursing staff with patient care, observe patients, and promptly reports changes or concerns; Experience in completing ADLs, taking vitals, and proper clinical documentation; Using sterile techniques and cleaning procedures to prevent contamination and performing corrective action if needed; and Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, their support systems, and clinical staff members.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Physical Demands

This position requires considerable walking, bending, standing, lifting, and handling of equipment and supplies. Requires dexterity in performing technical procedures. Proper body mechanics will be utilized at all times. The work involves long periods of moving about the unit. The work requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, lifting and repositioning patients or similar activities. The telemetry technician will be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 35 pounds frequently. The telemetry technician is expected to utilize provided lifting/assisting equipment for safety of the veteran and staff for all lifts/assists performed.

The telemetry technician must be able to transport and transfer patients (e.g. stretcher to wheelchair, bed to stretcher, wheelchair to bed, etc.) safely. The telemetry technician will be required to handle equipment and must be knowledgeable of and able to use safe lifting techniques. The use of correct body mechanics is required. The telemetry technician should also have the ability to identify the potential for safety hazards.