Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization Technician)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Asheville (NC); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization) at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. The role involves performing diagnostic tests in the cath lab under physician supervision, operating advanced equipment, and ensuring patient safety during complex procedures.

Preferred qualifications include RCIS certification and BCLS/ACLS, with an emphasis on mentoring staff and contributing to quality improvement.

Formación

• Experience with cardiac catheterization procedures and lab instrumentation.
• Ability to scrub, circulate, and monitor complex procedures.
• Knowledge of quality control and performance indicators in the cath lab.
• Desireable certifications: BCLS/ACLS, RCIS.

Responsabilidades

• Perform, under physician direction, diagnostic tests invasive and noninvasive of cardiac and pulmonary systems.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot cath lab equipment and data collection devices.
• Mentor and train junior staff and students in cath lab procedures.
• Contribute to quality control and performance improvement activities in the lab.

Conocimientos

Cardiac catheterization

Waveform recognition

Quality control

Mentoring/training

Descripción del empleo

Position is for Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization Technician), at the Charles George VA Medical Center, in the Nursing/Ambulatory Care Service, in Asheville, NC.

Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization) perform, under a physician's direction, diagnostic tests, both invasive and noninvasive, of the pulmonary system (lung) and the cardiovascular system (heart and circulation). They operate, monitor, collect data from instruments used in procedures. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Education. There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation.
• Licensure or Certification. Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it is strongly desirable at GS-8 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. For certain functional areas at the higher levels.
• English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations

(a) Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level - GS-07, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics of the positions to be filled. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:

(b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. 1. Ability to scrub, circulate, and monitor advanced procedures (including electrophysiological) to include rotoblation, intravascular ultrasound, RADI or wave-wire, angiojet, filter wires, myocardial biopsies EPS, permanent pacemaker insertions, AICD insertions, and biventricular pacemaker insertion.
2. 2. Advanced knowledge of equipment, medications, and supplies used in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, and the ability to set-up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot this equipment.
3. 3. Knowledge and understanding of wave forms from the great vessels and all chambers of the heart including the ability to recognize and distinguish normal from abnormal, artifact from abnormality, and forewarn the physician of an impending life-threatening situation.
4. 4. Knowledge of quality control and performance improvement indicators for the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and ability to prepare and analyze quality control of test results.

(c) Certification. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)certifications are desirable.

(d) Assignment. This represents the full performance level. Cardiac catheterization technicians at this level function as full members of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Team. They scrub, circulate, operate equipment, etc., on the most complex examination and treatment procedures including procedures such as endocardial biopsy, radio frequency ablation procedures, and intra-aortic balloon pump therapy for very critical patients.They prepare and administer cardiac medications as directed by the attending physician. They mentor and train lower graded technicians, nurses, nursing students, and cardiopulmonary technology students on cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures and assist the supervisor/manager with quality control and performance improvement activities.

Preferred Experience

Certification. Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is highly desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable for employees at this level.

Reference

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8

Physical Requirements

The incumbent must be able to perform moderate lifting up to 45 lbs. Straight pulling. pushing, reaching above the shoulder, use of fingers and both hands (grasping). Walking, frequent standing (i.e., up to 4 hours). Kneeling repeated bending and use of both arms and legs and repetitive motion. Specific visual requirements include use of both eyes and depth perception. Ability to distinguish colors anti shades of colors, hearing (aids permitted). Clear high cognitive function and emotional stability. Ability to read ordinary type without strain.