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The Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization Technician) performs, under a physician's direction, diagnostic tests, both invasive and noninvasive, of the pulmonary system (lung) and the cardiovascular system (heart and circulation). They operate, monitor, and collect data from instruments used in procedures such as cardiac catheterization, angiography, valvuloplasty, angioplasty, electrophysiology studies, cardiac pacing, or cardiac pacemaker or leadwire insertion. 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. English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Education or Training. There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation. Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels. Preferred Experience: Certification. Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification is preferred. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are desirable. Grade Determinations: GS-8: Experience. 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. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1.Ability to scrub, circulate, and monitor advanced procedures (including electrophysiological) to include rotoblation, intravascular ultrasound, RADI or wave-wire, angiojet, filter wires, myocardial biopsies EPS, permanent pacemaker insertions, AICD insertions, and biventricular pacemaker insertion 2. Advanced knowledge of equipment, medications, and supplies used in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and the ability to set up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot this equipment. 3. Knowledge and understanding of wave forms from the great vessels and all chambers of the heart including the ability to recognize and distinguish normal from abnormal, artifact from abnormality, and forewarn the physician of an impending life-threatening situation. 4. Knowledge of quality control and performance improvement indicators for the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and ability to prepare and analyze quality control of test results. References: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G27 GS-8 is the full performance level for this position. Physical Requirements: Able to meet the physical demands of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job the Cardiac Cath Lab Technician is frequently required to stand, walk, and bend and reach. Must be able to lift and/or move over 50 pounds. They must have good manual dexterity and keyboarding skills. Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Must be able to view and read information on computer screens. ["This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 30, 2022. Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applicants will remain active for 3 months after the initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period. The Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization Technician) performs responsibilities that demonstrate professionalism, leadership and creative approaches to managing complex systems. Registration is offered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS). Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Ability to scrub, circulate, operate and monitor advanced Cath and Electrophysiology (EP) Lab equipment and follow procedures. Advanced knowledge of equipment, medications, and supplies used in the labs and the ability to set-up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot this equipment. Knowledge and understanding of cardiac anatomy, hemodynamics, cardiac physiology and heart rhythm identification. Knowledge of quality control and performance improvement indicators for the Cardiac/EP Lab. Knowledge of the most complex examination and treatment procedures endocardial biopsy, radio frequency ablation procedures, and intra-aortic balloon pump therapy for very critical patients. Knowledge of preparing and administer cardiac medications as directed by the attending physician. Mentor and train lower graded technicians, nurses, nursing students, and cardiopulmonary technology students on cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures and assist the supervisor/manager with quality control and performance improvement activities. Stocks rooms and monitors inventory levels and notify supervisor for need to re-order. Checks expiration dates of lab stock weekly. Assists with patient transport to and from Cath/EP Labs. Enters data in daily log and enters event capture and prosthetic charges. Work Schedule: Days, variable\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nPosition Description/PD#: Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization Technician)/PD000000Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]