About this role
Job SummaryThe incumbent will be assigned to work in the Acute Care department under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager located at the University Drive Campus. The Health Care Technician provides continuous cardiac surveillance, interpretation and reporting of monitor and telemetry tracing of patients within Acute Care. The Health Care Technician also provides direct patient care as directed by nursing staff when not providing continuous cardiac surveillance.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/17/2026. You may qualify based on your experience described below: GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Assisting RN with patient care as directed, Providing direct patient observation, Assisting with transfer and ambulation of patients, Answering call lights and if unable to independently assist, communicates patients' needs to assigned RN or Charge Nurse, Measuring and recording blood pressure, respirations, oral and axillary temperature, weight, and pulse. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Major DutiesDuties include but are not limited to: Performs continuous monitoring and analysis of cardiac rate, rhythm, and patterns of conduction on telemetry patients through the use of approved telemetry monitoring system Detects abnormal or changing rate, rhythm, and patterns of conduction on telemetry patients through the use of approved telemetry monitoring system Monitor for non-invasive blood pressure and continuous pulse oximetry (SP02) alarm events Promptly validates/invalidates alarm conditions Establishes and maintains morphologically suitable and noise free EKG signal Detects need for lead changes by observing accuracy of computer diagnosis and noting clarity of EKG signal at console oscilloscope Preserves an analyzed six second strip every 8 hours and as needed for rhythm changes Notifies appropriate personnel of monitor/major/life threatening cardiac rhythm disturbance Sets alarm limits per policy Admit/Discharge patients in computer arrhythmia system Documents, on admission to telemetry, and analyzed baseline rhythm strip Marks monitors with patients location when they are temporarily taken off of the monitor (i.e. medical procedures) Gives verbal requests to nursing staff regarding patient EKG rhythm Completes hand-off communication to oncoming MT. Performs or assists RN with personal care such as body and oral hygiene, dressing/undressing, and toileting/elimination ensuring patient privacy at all times. Answers call lights and if unable to independently assist, communicates patients' needs to assigned RN or Charge Nurse. Change line on occupied and unoccupied beds. Measure and record vital signs in Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). Measure and empty urine output from urinary catheters. Collect and sends routine urine, stool and sputum specimens. Obtain nasal cultures for MRSA upon admissions, discharge and transfers. Perform venipuncture, draw labs, and obtain blood cultures labels and sends specimens to lab. Perform bladder scans to identify the volume of urine retained in bladder and notified RN or provider of results. Cleans dirty reusable medical equipment and properly identifies equipment as cleaned. Reviews for expired stocks and supplies, and restocks in areas such as specialty carts, blanket warmer, treatment rooms and clean utility rooms. Work Schedule: Rotating Tours covering 24/7. Tour of duty consists of 8 and 12 hour shifts. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician- Telemetry/PD646-01700A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedRequirementsYou must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.