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Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiovascular)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This Medical Instrument Technician job is at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, part of the Military Treatment Facilities under the Defense Health Agency. It is a direct hire opening with 1 vacancy, and the work involves helping doctors and teams during heart procedures called cardiac catheterizations. Shift work, on-call duty, weekends and holidays may be required, and up to 10% business travel is possible.

1 vacancy; multiple positions may be filled from this announcement

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. You must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Assist physicians and team members during complex, possibly life-threatening heart procedures
  • Select catheters, supplies, equipment and contrast medium for each procedure
  • Explain procedures to patients so they understand what will happen
  • Operate heart monitoring and procedure equipment, including defibrillators and pacemaker consoles
  • Clean instruments and keep a sterile instrument inventory
  • Train new cardiovascular technicians and nurses on cardiac catheterization work

Do you qualify for GS-8?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level. The announcement describes this as operating cardiovascular equipment in a medical setting, assisting with cardiovascular procedures, and maintaining cardiovascular medical records. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, can count.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, which you must obtain and maintain
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, which you must obtain and maintain

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less that shows the specialized experience described in the announcement
  • Resume must list employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and duties
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Documents proving eligibility to apply, as listed in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable

How you will be rated: Your full application package (resume, supporting documents and online questionnaire) is reviewed to see if you meet the qualifications. Errors or omissions can affect your eligibility, and an incomplete package is not considered further; if your qualifications appear inflated, you may lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your resume is two pages or less and lists hours per week and month-and-year dates for each job
  • Describe cardiovascular equipment, procedure assisting, and cardiovascular record work clearly, because education cannot count in place of experience
  • Re-select any supporting documents in the online application, since only your resume is included automatically

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Shift work (evenings, weekends, holidays), rotating shifts, on-call work during irregular hours, and weekend or holiday work may be required.

Incentives and relocation: May be authorized: student loan repayment, advance in-hire, relocation incentive, recruitment incentive, and advance leave accrual. The announcement says relocation expenses are not reimbursed and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation, and possible suitability or fitness determination
  • Personnel Security Investigation required
  • Periodic re-verification because the job involves regular contact with children under 18
  • Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination, or a recognized exemption
  • Pre-employment and random drug testing
  • Pre-placement medical examination
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required
  • Hepatitis B immunization required; other immunizations may be required
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Wear a uniform and/or protective clothing
  • Shift work, rotating shifts, on-call, weekends and holidays may be required
  • Must report during severe weather and emergencies (inclement weather and mission essential)
  • Selection may be restricted by the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$65,573 – $85,241 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-8 · General Schedule
Locations
  • Fort Sam Houston, Texas
  • San Antonio, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Instrument Technician (0649)
Announcement
HSJW-27-13106216-DHA

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