Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)

Summary This position serves as a Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) at the full performance level (GS-8) and functions as an independent technician performing a wide variety of specialized and complex electrocardiographic procedures across inpatient and outpatient settings within the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS). Responsibilities Major duties include, but not limited to: Knowledge of anatomy and physiology including an in-depth understanding of the functioning of the major systems and internal organs to interpret requests and to recognize the need for additional tests or a different position. Knowledge of pharmacology including the classification and administration of drugs, patient responses, and common dosages as related to this specialty is required. Ability to perform Signal Averaged ECG, Tilt table monitoring, electrophysiology monitoring, and event monitoring. Perform a wide variety of specialized and complex electrocardiographic procedures across inpatien...