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Medical Instrument Technician (Electrocardiograph)

Department of Defense
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
ARMY MED CNTR MADIGAN, DIRECTORATE OF MEDICINE

Summary

About the Position: The incumbentparticipates with the physician in conducting diagnostic and therapeutic medical instruments.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Advance In Hire may be authorized for those who are new to federal service.
Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.
Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
Advance Leave Accrual may be authorized.

This position is Term NTE 13 Mos. A term position is time-limited and may be extended to a maximum of eight years.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted this week · Apply by 06/19/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 19, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$51,037 - $66,348 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 6
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Term
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
HSJG-26-12971018-DHA
Control number
872998300

Duties

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  • Assist the physician in conducting nuclear medicine stress testing (exercise thallium and stress MUGA exams) utilizing the leg ergometry treadmill.
  • Instruct and prepare patient on procedures to be performed and attaches monitoring equipment.
  • Conduct special cardiac diagnosis studies in the area of ambulatory monitoring of arrhythmias.
  • Operate and maintain specialized ECG tracings in the pacemaker clinic.
  • Enter patient data into the CAPOC (Computer Assisted Practice of Cardiology) system using knowledge of special codes, equipment operation procedures, options and retrieval formats.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing
  • A pre-placement medical examination is required.
  • This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
  • 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.
  • Term Appointment NTE Statement of Understanding is required.
  • This is a Term position scheduled to last 2 Years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of 6 years depending upon the needs of Organization.
  • Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period.
  • This is an obligated position. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights-based return rights based on an active military service.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education/experience 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.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting physicians with cardiac stress testing/examinations; operating electrocardiograph (ECG/EKG) devices and related accessories to record cardiac electrical activities, and ensuring accurate entry of diagnostic data into the electronic health record. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

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Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Biomedical Engineering Technology and Healthcare 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) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • 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.
  • The Position may be filled as a Temporary Promotion or Temporary Reassignment NTE 2 Years by a current permanent Department of Defense employee. Temporary promotions or reassignments may be extended up to a maximum of five years and may be made permanent without further competition.
  • A Permanent Department of Defense Employee selected for a time-limited promotion or reassignment to fill a temporary position, the selectee must be returned to the position from which he/she was temporarily promoted, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay.
  • The Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 2 Years, if the candidate is not a current permanent Department of Defense employee. Term appointments may be extended up to a maximum of eight years.
  • Position May Be converted to PERMAMENT without further competition.
  • Service in the DoD, dated 10 Aug 18 memo allows for term appointments beyond 6 years up to 8 years to be made in accordance with the authority granted in the 12 Jun 17 memo, waiving the requirements of 5 CFR 316.301.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

As an integrated health care system, the Defense Health Agency delivers healthcare services across the Department of Defense and enables combat support to the Joint Force as a strategic partner. Through a robust healthcare delivery system, and a dedicated team of inspired professionals, the Agency ensures the worldwide delivery of medical, dental, and pharmacy programs to more than 9.5 million uniformed service members, retirees, and their families, by improving health and building readiness

Anytime, Anywhere-Always.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
JT-DD83DE INDO PAC DHN - MADIGAN
DO NOT MAIL
Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 98431
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