This position is located in the VA Medical Center in Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VAMC Patient Care Services (PCS) under the direct supervision of a Nurse Manager, serving as the Health Technician - Telemetry. The incumbent provides continuous cardiac surveillance, interpretation and reporting of monitor and Telemetry tracing of patients within (PCS).
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement,05/11/2026. GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Assisting RN with patient care as directed, Providing direct patient observation, Assisting with transfer and ambulation of patients, Answering call lights and if unable to independently assist, communicates patients' needs to assigned RN or Charge Nurse, Measuring and recording blood pressure, respirations, oral and axillary temperature, weight, and pulse. There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level. 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Major duties and responsibilities will include: Admit the patient to the Centralized Telemetry Monitoring system and prepare a telemetry box and record patient information. Detects abnormal or changing rate, rhythm, or pattern of conduction directly from oscilloscopic rhythm display, from computer triggered alarms, or from EKG records on computer memory. Monitor for non-invasive blood pressure and continuous pulse oximetry (SP02) alarm events when in use Preserves an analyzed six second strip every 8-12 hours (or per protocol) and as needed for rhythm changes. Labels rhythm strip with the patient's name, lead, PR QRS and QT intervals and rhythm interpretation. Monitor patients in lead II or MCL unless specified per protocol or patient specific needs.Notifies appropriate personnel of minor/major/life threatening cardiac rhythm disturbance. Admit/discharge patient in Telemetry monitoring computer system. Designated Drug-Testing Position: 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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Work Schedule: (7:00am -7:30pm) 6 x 12 hour shift and one 8 hour shift. (7:00am -3:30pm or 11:00am -7:30pm) Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician- Telemetry/PD01483A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized