Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)

Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Fresno, California

Salary Range: $61419 - $79843 Per Year

Job Summary: This position functions independently as a Cardiac Device/EKG/Cath Lab Technician in the Cardiology Section of Medicine Service at the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA. This individual will serve a crucial need and have several major responsibilities including management of the cardiac device clinics, EKG/Stress Technician and Cardiac Cath Lab Technician.

Major Duties:

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include: Coordinates and runs the device clinic, which includes, keeping an active database of patients and monitoring patients closely whose device is at elective replacement interval or end of life and arranging for generator placement, and post op checks. Coordinate care for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices in routine clinic visits and be knowledgeable in the interrogation and programming of these devices to present to the provider. Establish writing policies and procedures for device monitoring and when and indicates for remote device monitoring is indicated. Follow and evaluate remote device transmission and trans telephonic monitoring in appropriate patients. He or she will trouble shoot device malfunction and engage in patient education. Designs and updates the pacemaker database for the medical center which would include correspondence with the National Pacemaker Surveillance Center in Washington, D.C., and the appropriate pacemaker manufacturers. Tracks all product device recalls according to guideline recommendations by the Heart Rhythm Society and the VA National Cardiac Device Surveillance Program as directed by the Cardiology staff Physicians. Maintains all data and research protocols for cardiac procedures and investigations. Performs EKGs, exercise stress tests, lexiscan nuclear tests, Holter/zio monitoring placement and removal. Is a circulator and control room monitor during cardiac cath lab procedure. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Pay: 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). 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: 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. Child Care Subsidy: 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. 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 (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Qualifications: 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. 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: Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG) GS-9: (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. This would be experience which provided knowledge of advanced specialized procedures, the pharmacology related to this occupation, and knowledge of related acute disorders and diseases and their effects on organs and methods of treatment. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. KSAs 1, 2, and 3 are appropriate for all positions at this level. KSAs 4 and 5 are to be used in accordance with their appropriateness for the specific assignment. 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. Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels. Ability to provide, or provide for, staff development and training. (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 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-09. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. This position requires a TB test and may require other additional tests.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/29/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12855493. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-29