Medical Instrument Technician - Houston, United States - US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
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Houston, United States

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Description

Duties:


  • Assists physician throughout procedures such as contrast angiography; vessel/heart chamber pressure recordings; angioplasty/stent implantation; pacemaker implantation/wire insertion; intraaortic balloon catheter insertion/electrophysiology studies.
  • Sets up sterile fields/maintains aseptic technique, manipulates wires/catheters, operates fluoroscopic singleplane, biplane xray equipment, and selects appropriate angulations and positions xray table and image intensifier.
  • Operates an interactive computerized digital subtraction angiographic system in order to produce coronary and left ventricular graphic images, and to perform pulmonary, aortic, and peripheral arterial imaging.
  • Performs postprocessing of images including assessment of quantitative/qualitative coronary artery stenosis, leftventricular volumes/wall motion, presence or absence of abnormal communication between chambers and other available programs.
  • Monitors hemodynamic values, waveforms, pressure gradients and electrocardiogram tracings; differentiates normal from abnormal and informs team of changes in patient status.
  • Operates defibrillator/pacemaker and radiographic contrast injector, cardiac output, intravascular ultrasound, angiojet, atherectomy, rotablator, and intraaortic balloon pump consoles; assists with synchronized cardioversion/transcutaneous pacing.
  • Connects monitoring equipment and ensures proper function and data collection during procedure.
  • Trains cardiovascular technicians, nurses, students and physicians in all phases of radiographic operations related to the performance of cardiac catheterizations.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
  • A preplacement medical examination is required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
  • Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
  • This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays.
  • Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.

Qualifications:


Who May Apply:
US Citizens

  • 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 (GS07).
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Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education:

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.


Additional information:


  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Is the position Mission Essential
  • The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
  • Cardiovascular Invasive (Cath Lab) Professional Certification (RCIS) not required but strongly preferred.
  • Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.


If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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