Supervisory Med Inst Tech EKG

Description:

The Supervisor Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) - Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG) oversees cardiac monitoring operations, including Holter monitoring, stress tests, and electrocardiography. Performs complex procedures which requires advanced technical and administrative expertise. Supervises subordinate technicians by assigning and evaluating work, providing training, managing performance, recommending promotions or disciplinary actions, and identifying staff development needs.

Requirements:

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.
• Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
• English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part.

Licensure or Certification. Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Grade Determinations :
GS-9. In addition to the core competencies defined at the GS-8 level, positions at this grade may be lead, supervisory, or non-supervisory with specialized advanced knowledge and assignments.

(a) Experience . At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level, which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
1. Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques such as SAECG, ETT, Tilt table monitoring, electrophysiology monitoring, and event monitoring in order to
provide training and supervision in these procedures, to develop analysis interpretation formats, and to receive inquiries concerning results.
*2. Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.
3. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels.
*4. Ability to provide, or provide for, staff development and training.
*5. Ability to manage and supervise employees.

(c) Certification. Certification by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) is highly desirable at this level. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable for employees at this level.

***NOTE: EXPERIENCE AND KSA'S MUST REFLECT IN RESUME! NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE!
References: VA HANDBOOK 5005 APPENDIX G-27 APPENDIX E PART II.
This position is above the full performance level.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services. This position requires to undergo a pre-employment medical examination/physical, TB test, and other medical related requirements.