Clarification from the agency

Open to all US Citizens. Per The Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer's (OCHCO) Annual Determination of Staffing Shortages, effective October 1, 2025, Veteran's Preference does not apply to this occupation for FY 2026.

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The MIT (EKG) technician performs a variety of diagnostic procedures which include but are not limited to:

• Remotely monitor rhythm tracings for patient with implanted cardiac devices via computer.
• Completes basic analysis of tracings and provides preliminary reports to Electrophysiology (EP) Providers for final reporting.
• Manages sequence of regular rhythm downloads for assigned patients as well as required in-person follow-up visits.
• Completes scheduling, charting and charge capture processes in Computerized Patient Record System (ORS).
• Performs implanted device interrogation as required.
• Performs in-clinic reprogramming of implanted devices under the guidance and orders of an EP Provider.
• Makes regular telephone contact with Device Clinic patients for remote care, monitoring and device management.
• Provides device follow-up to patients in device clinic.
• Troubleshoots and changes to device programming as needed.
• Serves as an effective representative to physicians, hospital and clinic staff regarding devices that have been implanted.
• Stays current in the knowledge of each manufacturer's devices.
• Provides remote follow-up enrollment, education and training to patients and staff to promote transmission and drive clinic efficiency.
• Troubleshoots when patients are unable to send transmissions or if transmissions are missed.
• Conducts lookup and documents all a patient's remote transmissions in the patient's record.
• Updates physicians, mid-level providers, and nursing staff of problems requiring immediate attention and follow-up.
• Offers potential solutions to device programming.
• Completes necessary documentation and phone calls.
• Receives technical inquiries by telephone
• Researches solutions to questions or problems that arise from the physicians, mid-level providers or patients.
• Educates and trains personnel and office staff on technical matters relating to device function and follow-up.
• Responsible for enrolling patient to the National database and updates information, as needed.
• Places orders in CPRS for upcoming transmissions and ensures communication between National data center in Washington, D.C.
• Performs routine clerical procedures for maintaining accurate records so that easy recall of patient examinations may be achieved.
• Maintains adequate supplies so that examinations are not delayed due to the lack of necessary equipment and supplies.
• Must be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the Orlando VA Healthcare System and participate in quality assurance activities as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm;; Monday through Friday
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 82560F

Conditions of employment

• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this 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.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial 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 trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Medical Instrument Technician - Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG)

Citizenship. Must be a citizen of the United States.

English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a.

Education. There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation. Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels.

Licensure or Certification. Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition, Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable.

Grandfathering Provision. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

GRADE DETERMINATION

Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG) - GS-8

Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level, which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. This would be experience which provided knowledge of advanced specialized procedures, the pharmacology related to this occupation, and knowledge of related acute disorders and diseases and their effects on organs and methods of treatment. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. KSAs, are appropriate for all positions at this level. KSAs with (*) are to be used in accordance with their appropriateness for the specific assignment.

• Knowledge of pharmacology related to specialized procedures.
• Ability to provide briefings and orientations to hospital staff including physicians.
• Knowledge of a variety of related acute disorders and diseases, their effects on organs, and methods of treatment.
• Ability to perform more complex procedures such as SAECG (Signal Averaged ECG), Tilt table monitoring, electrophysiology monitoring, and event monitoring.
• * Ability to provide, or provide for, staff development and training.
• * Ability to manage and supervise employees.

Certification. No certification is required; however, it is desirable that employees at this level have BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-8.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with the work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation. May require standing,
lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment.

Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that require normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.

How you will be evaluated

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

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.