Senior EKG Technician & Diagnostic Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Electrocardiographic Technician to ensure high-quality EKG tracings, operate and maintain EKG equipment, and document patient data.

The role requires understanding of the EKG data management system and ability to interpret requests for diagnostic procedures. GS-07 level requires demonstrating KSAs related to arrhythmia recognition, standardized procedures, and mentoring of lower-graded technicians.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required by VA policy.
• English proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Certification not required but BCLS/ACLS desirable.
• Licensure not required but desirable at GS-6+; certain certifications may be required for higher levels.

Responsibilities

• Receive and interpret physician requests for diagnostic procedures and/or treatments.
• Explain procedures to patients to secure confidence and cooperation.
• Document patient records accurately.
• Operate, calibrate, and clean/sterilize EKG equipment; monitor patients for adverse reactions.

Skills

Patient safety KSAs

EKG knowledge

Mentorship/Training

Procedural adaptation

In-service training design

Tools

EKG equipment

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Electrocardiographic Technician to ensure high-quality EKG tracings, operate and maintain EKG equipment, and document patient data.

The role requires understanding of the EKG data management system and ability to interpret requests for diagnostic procedures. GS-07 level requires demonstrating KSAs related to arrhythmia recognition, standardized procedures, and mentoring of lower-graded technicians.