Position is for Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization Technician), at the Charles George VA Medical Center, in the Nursing/Ambulatory Care Service, in Asheville, NC. Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization) perform, 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, collect data from instruments used in procedures.
Medical Instrument Technicians (Cardiac Cath) at this level functions proficiently in all aspects of the Cardiac Cath Lab. Duties include but are not limited to: Order all Cath Lab specific supplies including catheters, balloons, stents, sheaths, etc.
Coordinate all communication with vendors and schedule visits Scrub, circulate, monitor, and operate equipment on the most complex examination and treatment procedures including intraaortic balloon pump therapy for critical ill patients. Assure medications are properly labeled and available for physician administration. Demonstrate functional knowledge of the cardiac medications use, appropriate doses, and side effects.
Assist with training and mentoring other technicians, nurses, nursing students, and medical students. Assist the cardiology manager with quality control and performance improvement activities.
Work with physician to complete both diagnostic and interventional invasive cardiac procedures including: LHC, RHC, PTCAs, Stent placement, IABP, IVUS, pressure wires, per cardiocentesis, temporary pacemakers, radial artery procedures, peripheral procedures, permanent pacemaker placement and AICD placement. Monitor the progression of procedures requiring independent judgment and anticipate need to provide specific instrument and/or catheters.
Cardiac Cath Lab Technician has the intimate knowledge of vascular and coronary anatomy and physiology related to cardiovascular function. Adhere to all departmental, service, hospital, agency, and national regulations and policies.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, variable day tours with call requirement, Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: 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. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Elise.Csajko@va.gov · 631-774-4216
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $80104 – $104132/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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