Supervisory Medical Instrument Technician (EKG)

Quick Facts

• Full-time schedule, Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm (tours subject to change)
• Supervises Acute Inpatient Telemetry & ECG Medical Instrument Technicians

Description

The Supervisory Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) provides full administrative and professional responsibility for planning and directing subordinate technicians supporting Acute Inpatient Telemetry and ECG services. The supervisor ensures adherence to policies, standards of care, and standards of practice while maintaining advanced clinical expertise for telemetry monitoring and ECG equipment. The role also leads training, auditing, performance management, and effective response in emergency/code situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to MIT staff; assign and evaluate subordinate work
• Manage operations including scheduling, hiring procedures, evaluations, advancement, promotion, and disciplinary action as needed
• Provide EKG/telemetry services in more complex cases
• Review and recommend new and emerging procedures; identify educational and training needs
• Maintain advanced knowledge of complex examination procedures (e.g., SAECG, ETT, Tilt table monitoring, electrophysiology monitoring, event monitoring)
• Maintain advanced knowledge of telemetry monitoring equipment, transmitter, 12-lead ECG machine, and related supplies
• Set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot ECG and telemetry central station equipment
• Establish and follow standard operating procedures for telemetry monitoring and ECG
• Ensure staff remain current with Infection Prevention policies and procedures
• Identify potential crisis situations and respond effectively in emergency/code situations
• Consult with MITs and other personnel for complex patient issues
• Collaborate with Logistics and other departments to ensure adequate supply coverage
• Monitor staffing needs and coordinate with the Nurse Manager to maintain safe patient care staffing levels
• Maintain a safe unit environment through routine inspection and coordination with engineering/housekeeping
• Communicate and mediate effectively with staff to resolve patient care and staffing issues
• Conduct staff development and training; assist with compliance monitoring for performance measures and Joint Commission standards
• Audit charts for complete and accurate documentation

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation
• Complete required online onboarding and pre-employment documentation
• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement for VA Health Care Personnel
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Urinalysis drug screening may be required for testing-designated positions
• GS-9 level: at least 1 year of directly related experience comparable to the next lower grade and demonstrated KSAs, including knowledge of complex procedures and regulatory requirements (JCAHO)
• Licensure/certification not required, but Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable; CCI CCT is highly desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays)
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of employment (up to 12 weeks)
• Child care subsidy after 60 days for eligible full-time employees (income-based)
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options
• Telework: not available