The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT)- Electrocardiograph (EKG) is a clinical/technical specialist who provides cardiac monitoring and patient care duties under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The MIT/Monitor Watcher will be responsible for indirect patient care. Clinical skills and proficiency are required for for EKG monitoring, assessment, evaluation, age-appropriate care, and documentation.
The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) - Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician/(Monitor Watcher) is a clinical/technical specialist who provides cardiac monitoring and patient care duties under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The MIT/Monitor Watcher will be responsible for indirect patient care. Clinical skills and proficiency are required for EKG monitoring, assessment, evaluation, age-appropriate care, and documentation.
The MIT/Monitor Watcher is responsible for the maintenance of critical skills including, but not limited to, interpersonal, organizational, technological, and leadership. MIT/Monitor Watchers are expected to show initiative by assuming responsibility for unassigned work and utilize duty time constructively. The MIT/Monitor Watcher will provide continuous monitoring of cardiac rate, rhythm, and patterns of conduction with the telemetry room.
The MIT/Monitor Watcher measures, prints, and interprets rhythms at designated intervals and as needed. Recognizes and reports changes in a patient's rhythm that are outside the established parameters. The MIT/Monitor Watcher promptly reacts and validates alarm conditions for each patient. Monitors patient's vital signs and response to treatment throughout a procedure.
Recognizes life threatening situations and notifies the Registered Nurse while simultaneously initiating emergency procedures. The MIT/Monitor Watcher always maintains patient confidentiality and patient rights. Demonstrates how to admit and discharge patients within monitoring system. Incumbent is responsible for the maintenance of accurate documentation, as well as computer data input for all information gathered to formulate a permanent record of the EKG.
They will preserve rhythm samples at regular intervals, label, and measure rhythms, then enter them into the medical record with appropriate comments on the documentation. The MIT/Monitor Watcher will detect abnormal or changing rate, rhythm, or patterns of conduction directly from the oscilloscopic rhythm display, from computer triggered alarms, or computer memory.
Demonstrates the ability to use computerized software to enter data which can be properly analyzed and stored for subsequent retrieval. The incumbent carries out patient care duties that include EKG monitoring, handles problems and deviations in the work assignment in line with previous training and accepted practices with minimal RN supervision and/or assistance.
The incumbent uses judgment and initiative that include selecting default alarm settings and recognizing conditions that cause erroneous results. Any deviations in patient care is reported to the RN. The work is observed, reviewed, and evaluated by the Nurse Manger or Charge Nurse for safe performance, accuracy, and completeness and conformity to guidelines.
Review will be accomplished by random checks and concurrent observations completed by the Nurse Manger and reviewed with the employee. The work requires, at various intervals, long periods of sitting to monitor patients and/or EKG monitors. The incumbent must be able to visualize monitors, various equipment, and computer screens, remain alert and astute in monitoring EKG rhythms for long periods of time.
This involves good visual acuity necessary to see EKG rhythms, ability to hear alarms, and rapid changes in position and movement. The incumbent demonstrates proper body mechanics and accepts change in assignments and rotation of tours as patient care requirements change. Work Schedule: Full time 12 hour shifts 5pm-5:30am rotating weekends Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 93147A, 93148A, 92591A, 92592A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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.
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Kari.Brown2@va.gov · 260-278-9767
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $36409 – $65599/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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