Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiovascular)

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiovascular): Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes operating cardiovascular diagnostic equipment; maintaining a variety of cardiovascular equipment; assisting providers with various cardiovascular procedures or therapies; AND documenting patient care or procedures.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07) OR Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Cardiovascular Technology. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Set up sterile field and prepare heparinized saline solutions. Obtain arterial and venous access.,Maintain aseptic technique, manipulate wires and catheters, anticipate catheter tip location, operate fluoroscopic single-plane and bi-plane x-ray equipment.,Review and/or record patient history and supporting clinical data prior to each of the procedures listed above.,Apply noninvasive cardiovascular techniques of electrocardiography (exercise stress test and 12-lead ECG) and assist with synchronized cardio version and transcutaneous pacing.,Attend to patient's safety and comfort needs before, during, and after procedure; position patient initially and as needed during the procedure to ensure patient comfort and optimal study results.