Supervisory Medical Instrument Technician (Non-Invasive Cardiology) at Columbia

JOB SUMMARY:

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 967713

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincolns promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans.  
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/.

NOTE:  The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate’s education and experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be placed in that specific grade.  The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.  The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass pre-employment examination
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Must meet time-in-grade requirements
• Background and-or Security Investigation required

DUTIES:Back to top

This announcement is not intended to cover all aspects of the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of this position.

Incumbent works independently and is responsible to the Cardiology Clinical Manager, and Chief Cardiology Services, for the administrative functions of the Cardiology Department, relieving the Clinical Manager of complex administrative matters relating to the department’s activities. Incumbent independently plans, organizes, develops, and directs the administrative and clinical/technical activities and provides leadership to achieve optimum operation of the non-invasive department. The incumbent has full authority to act for the Cardiology Clinical Manager for all administrative matters related to non-invasive services. Incumbent will independently coordinate processes and activities in all non-invasive areas that allows continuity of care to Veterans by departmental coverage of Cardiology non-invasive procedural areas and interpretations and daily, weekend, and holiday inpatient coverage as needed. The incumbent assists with training of processes related to the MUSE, ECHO, and Vascular systems. He/she is responsible for all new equipment requests, maintenance requests, equipment training, and installation of new non-invasive equipment. He/she attends and participates in all appropriate meetings, teams, committees and implements any new changes affecting the Cardiology Department.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Salary: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate’s education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:   

• U.S. citizenship.  Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency
  

Preferred Experience: The applicant should demonstrate approximately 5 years of progressively more responsible experience as a medical instrument technician. This experience may been gained in positions such as a lead echocardiography technician, a supervisory echocardiography technician, or a non-supervisory echocardiography technician, lead vascular technician, a supervisory vascular technician, or a non-supervisory vascular technician with substantial additional responsibilities over the full-performance level technician.

GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
This position is above the full-performance level (GS-8) for Medical Instrument Technicians. In order to meet the qualifications for the GS-10 level, you must meet at least 1 (one) year experience comparable to the next lower grade level of a (GS-9).

 http://vaww1.va.gov/ohrm/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf

GS-9

Experience: At least 1year experience comparable to the next lower grade level, which is directlyrelated to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet theKSAs at that level.  This would beexperience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge required in order toprovide all aspects of echocardiography services.  In addition, the candidate must demonstratethe following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignmentspecific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, andAbilities.  KSAs 1, 2, and 3 areappropriate for all positions at this level. KSAs 4 and 5 are to be used in accordance with their appropriateness forthe specific assignment. *1. Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures andtechniques in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures, toevaluate and initiate performance improvement projects, and to write policies,procedures, and protocols, that pertain to Echocardiography. *2. Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. *3. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees atvarying grade levels. *4.  Ability to manage and supervise employees. *5. Ability to provide, or provide for, staff development and training.

References: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G27, MEDICAL INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated March 17, 2006 http://vaww1.va.gov/ohrm/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf.

 

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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PLEASE NOTE:  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.)  Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.  If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour); Pushing (1 – 2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 4 hours); Standing (up to 4 hours); Repeated bending (up to 2 hours); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13” to 16” to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Mental and emotional stability required.

Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.

Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.  For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified.  Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: Columbia, Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.