The Supervisory Medical Instrument Technician (Multiple Function) serves as the technical supervisor for the Cardiac Catheterization, Echocardiography, and EKG Department, as well as the Stress Lab for optimal patient care.
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. Education. There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation. Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels. See the grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutions. Licensure or Certification. Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. For certain functional areas at the higher levels or supervisory assignments, specific certifications appropriate to the specialty are indicated in this standard under "Titles and Certification/Registrations". At this level, it is highly desirable that supervisors possess certification in one or more appropriate functional areas. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: GS-10. In addition to the core competencies defined at the GS-9 above the full performance level, positions at this grade may be lead, supervisory, or non-supervisory with specialized advanced knowledge and assignments. (a) Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level, which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. This would be experience that demonstrates possession of the knowledge required to provide the most complex cardiac catheterization/echocardiography/EKG technician services and supervisory knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*). (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. 1. Advanced knowledge of complex and non-standard treatment and examination procedures and techniques. 2. Ability to plan and assist in the establishment of a completely integrated treatment and examination program. 3. Ability to evaluate new products and equipment and make recommendations concerning developments which would improve operations. 4. Knowledge of and ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties which would include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; performance evaluation; selection of staff; and recommendation of awards, advancements, and, when appropriate, disciplinary actions. 5. Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques 6. Ability to manage and supervise employees in two or more functional specialties. 7. Knowledge of Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and other regulatory requirements. 8. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels. 9. Ability to provide, or provide for, staff development and training. (c) Certification. At this level, it is highly desirable that supervisors possess certification in one or more appropriate functional areas. Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is highly desirable, as well as Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) is highly desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable for employees at this level. Preferred Experience: 2 years of path/lab experience; Radiologic Tech Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-10. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
The incumbent is cross-trained in highly complex modalities, that requires the knowledge and proficiency to maintain optimal patient care for the scope of the Department of Cardiology. Individuals at this level plan and direct programs at affiliated medical centers and satellite outpatient clinics and have full supervisory responsibility for a large staff of non-supervisory personnel and at least one subordinate team leader or supervisor. Typically these duties include: Assigning and evaluating the work of subordinate staff resolving problems which may interfere with patient examination or treatment Providing cardiac catheterization technician services in more complex and non-standard cases Evaluating new products and equipment and making recommendations concerning developments which would improve operations Participating as an instructor in the facility's clinical training program Making final decisions on selections based on recommendations from subordinate, supervisors or leads Evaluating performance; taking disciplinary action when necessary Identifying educational or training needs. Work Schedule: 0700-1530, Mon-Fri Telework: Only at supervisory discretion, Ad Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized