Job Details

Job Posting

The incumbent will be assigned to Patient Care Service and is under the supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager, Medical-Surgical Unit (B4/B5). The Telemetry Technician at this level is responsible for skilled continuous comprehensive evaluation and documentation of the patient cardiac monitoring system for patients requiring telemetry, as assigned. Responsibilities major duties include but are not limited to:

• Knowledgeable and independently functions in the use of the telemetry and vital signs monitoring equipment and works in collaboration with the unit RN.
• Reports rhythm changes, arrhythmias, vital signs outside of set parameters to the assigned RN caring for the patient.
• Reviews previous shift's rhythm strips for shift history and reviews patient information on CPRS upon admission to review telemetry orders and parameters in order to prevent any delay in placing a patient on ordered telemetry and to ensure accuracy of ordered parameters for monitoring.
• Tracks each monitored patient throughout each shift, documents ECG interpretation per patient requirements and policy.
• Independently takes corrective actions, including reapplication of electrodes on patients, and set alarm parameters as ordered.
• Knowledge of standard medical terminology as well as common diseases and their effects are understood.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the continuous virtual care platform with audio and visual capability.

Work Schedule: Varies, must accept all shifts.

Telework: Not available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 40709-A.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Requirements Conditions of Employment:

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.

Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification 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.

Qualifications:

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation.

Grade Determinations:

At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires to undergo a pre-employment medical examination/physical, TB test, and other medical related requirements.

Education:

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.

Additional Information: