Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiovascular)

About the Position: Serve as the Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiovascular) with the laboratory team in support of the Cardiology Service, Department of Medicine, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), Landstuhl, Germany.

Cardiovascular experience is required.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Duties

• Serves in a multi-role (scrub; monitor; circulator; instructor; equipment, supply and budget) capacity as a Cardiovascular Medical Instrument Technician.
• Identifies and selects patient/procedure-specific catheters, supplies, equipment, contrast medium, and volume to meet the requirements of the procedure.
• Sets up sterile field. Monitors and ensures compliance with aseptic technique and radiation safety principles.
• Responsible for all required daily maintenance and preventive maintenance of cine processing equipment.
• Notifies the operating cardiologists of the procedure status, the current patient condition, and other vital information that may affect the procedure.
• Operates defibrillator and pacemaker generator as well as radiographic contrast injector, cardiac output, intravascular ultrasound, angiojet, atherectomy, rotablator, pressure wire, and intra-aortic balloon pump consoles.
• Applies noninvasive cardiovascular techniques of electrocardiography (12-lead ECG) and assists with synchronized cardioversion and transcutaneous pacing.
• Operates an interactive computerized digital subtraction angiographic system in order to produce coronary and left ventricular graphic images, and to perform pulmonary, aortic, and peripheral arterial imaging.
• Ensures that the lab has adequate supplies for all procedures performed.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights.
• This position requires Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual season influenza vaccinations in accordance with Defense Health Agency Procedural Instruction 6025.34.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) subject to pre-employment drug test and random drug testing.
• This position may require you to be on-call on a rotational basis, responding to emergency calls at times beyond the normal duty day.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience in operating, supervising the operation of, or instructing in the operation of equipment related to cardiovascular. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Your resume MUST support this experience requirement to be considered.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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