Medical Instrument Technician (Electrocardiograph Technician

Job Title

The incumbent will be assigned to the progressive care unit working a rotating tour of duty.

The incumbent will be assigned to the progressive care unit working a rotating tour of duty. In this capacity they will observe the patients on the monitor.

They will analyze the ECG strips document finding and report any unusual findings immediately to the RN. These measurements will be conducted according to policy and as requested.

When not assigned to the technical duty of the monitors, the MIT will obtain vital signs as assigned, perform 12 lead EKG's, remove, and apply remote telemetry, help maintain a safe environment of care, and other duties as assigned.

Equipment Maintenance/Repair:
Tracks and maintains records of repair histories.

Input's patient data into the telemetry monitoring system and assure patients are placed appropriately in assigned bed and on the correct monitoring equipment.

Assists with the communication in the Progressive Unit by answering calls and making them as appropriate.

Reports every shift to the manager or designees any patient care issues or abnormal rates and cardiac rhythms.

Responsible for stocking and inventory of all telemetry supplies and maintaining equipment at the station.

Document's rhythm interpretation every 8 hours and with any rhythm change

Informs patient about exam being performed and any hazards associated with the exam, so patient understands procedure

Recognize special patient needs such as disabilities, impaired mobility and complicating medical conditions in order to prepare and position the patient for the prescribed procedure.

Operate the equipment to perform standard and routine highly specialized procedures including exercise stress testing.

Maintains and troubleshoots cardiac equipment to remain in clean working order

Recognizes lethal rhythms/arrhythmias (including acute myocardial infarction, STEMI, NSTEMI) and immediately notifies appropriate staff

Nights 7:30PM - 8AM. 40 hours weekly. Requires alternating weekend shifts; weekday schedules fluctuate to ensure balanced team coverage.

Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

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)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

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