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The technician works in the Vascular Lab, operating diagnostic medical equipment such as exercise stress test systems (treadmills) in the Nuclear Medicine Department under a Cardiologist's supervision, the MUSE Cardiology Storage System, ambulatory blood pressure studies, cardiac arrhythmia monitoring and scanning (Event & Holter monitors), Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) vascular analyzers for arterial disease (resting and exercise), and 12- lead ECG heart tracings. NOTE: THE 2-PAGE RESUME REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS OCCUPATIONAL SERIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BELOW. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties will include, but are not limited to: * Independently performs the full range of electrocardiography procedures, including Holter monitor application and scanning, event monitor application and monitoring, ECG management, and operation of nuclear and non-nuclear treadmills. * Conduct ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and Ankle Brachial Index vascular studies. * The technician operates diagnostic medical equipment to support the treatment of Veterans and assists registered nurses and physicians as needed. Equipment handled includes exercise stress test systems, Holter and Event Monitor scanning, Ankle Brachial Index, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring devices. * Receive and review procedure requests or consults, interpreting physician orders for the appropriateness of procedures and assessing Veterans' ability to perform prescribed tests. Assignments typically follow established precedents. * When encountering requests for uncommon, specialized, or new procedures, the technician applies standard protocols or seeks assistance from supervisors or cardiologists as necessary. They educate Veterans during pre-procedure sessions to ensure patient understanding, confidence, and cooperation. This includes independently explaining procedures, positioning requirements (table or treadmill), monitor equipment, potential adverse reactions to stress agents, the importance of accurate monitoring, and diary entries. The technician responds to inquiries from Veterans and their families. * The role includes Medical Instrument Technician duties with a stress test specialty, requiring experience operating specialized nuclear and non-nuclear treadmills. * The technician also specializes in Holter/Event Monitoring, applying and instructing on equipment use, compiling and revising data, preparing reports for physician review, and scheduling Veterans for monitor application and removal. * They provide instruction to nursing staff in patient care and clinic areas on EKG equipment operation and train physicians and cardiology staff in the use and storage of the MUSE System. * The technician possesses knowledge of common patient reactions and signs of distress, including the ability to recognize, report, and assist in treating potentially life-threatening arrhythmias. * They understand typical equipment settings, standardized procedures, common errors, and corrective measures. * Modifications to procedures or positioning are made to obtain accurate results when caring for Veterans with complicating conditions such as amputations, Parkinson's disease, structural defects, or scar tissue. * Serves as a mentor or preceptor to lower-grade technicians. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. 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 Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.