Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)

Veterans Health Administration (DOVA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Child Care Subsidy

Federal pension

Health insurance

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration (DOVA) in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Telemetry Monitor Technician responsible for continuous cardiac monitoring, real-time rhythm interpretation, and prompt escalation of arrhythmias. You will maintain telemetry equipment and document events while coordinating with clinical staff to ensure patient safety.

Requirements include 1+ year in telemetry or related field, strong English communication, and proficiency with EKG/telemetry systems.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in telemetry monitoring or related field.
• Ability to interpret and report arrhythmias accurately.
• Proficiency with EKG/telemetry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients continuously and interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Escalate arrhythmias promptly to clinical staff.
• Document cardiac events accurately and maintain telemetry logs.
• Collaborate with nursing and physicians to support patient safety.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac rhythms

Documentation

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Tools

Telemetry equipment

EKG equipment

Job description

Summary

The MIT (EKG) Telemetry Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous cardiac monitoring of patients using telemetry systems. Duties include real‑time observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms, prompt identification and escalation of arrhythmias, maintenance and troubleshooting of telemetry equipment, accurate documentation of cardiac events, and collaboration with clinical staff to support patient safety.

Location

Los Angeles, CA (1 vacancy)

Salary

$58,827 – $76,476 per year

Pay Scale & Grade

GS 7

Work Schedule

Full‑time; 0730 – 2000, Monday – Friday, possible weekends

Travel Required

Not required

Appointment Type

Permanent

Telework Eligibility

No

Drug Test

Yes

Security Clearance

Other

Background/Verification

Pre‑employment physical, background/security investigation, pre‑employment drug screening, and required documents beyond the standard usability are in place.

Eligibility & Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen. All applicants are subject to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation.

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1‑ or 2‑year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

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.
• English Language Proficiency – Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Education – Substituted for experience only at GS‑5 level.

Experience

At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS‑06) demonstrating knowledge, skills, abilities, and characteristics related to the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress; recognize, report, and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias.
2. Knowledge of common equipment settings and standardized procedures.
3. Ability to modify procedures for patients with complicating conditions.
4. Ability to act as a mentor or preceptor to lower‑graded technicians.
5. Ability to conduct in‑service training on the EKG equipment and related instrumentation.

Preferred Experience

• Skill in interpreting and monitoring cardiac rhythms, heart rate, and arrhythmias.
• Ability to accurately document rhythm strips and maintain complete telemetry reports.
• Proficiency with telemetry and EKG equipment.
• Competence in 12‑lead EKGs, exercise tolerance tests, Holter monitoring, pacemaker evaluations, and seizure/EMU monitoring.
• Strong verbal handoff and teamwork skills.
• Solid direct patient care skills.
• Preferred ability to maintain BCLS and ACLS certifications.

Certifications

No certification is required; however, it is desirable that employees at this level have BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications.

Physical Requirements

This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. The position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, pushing, and reaching over head.

Benefits

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: up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave. Child Care Subsidy: up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs. 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. Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Other Information

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. The application deadline is 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/06/2026. Required documents include a long‑form resume/CV, DD‑214/Statement of Service, Disability Letter (VA), SF‑15, SF‑50/Notification of Personnel Action, and other applicable documents. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent.

Contact

Mary Almonte
Phone: 719‑216‑4769
Email: [e-mail]
Address: Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90073, US