The incumbent will be assigned to Patient Care Service and is under the supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager, Medical-Surgical Unit (B4/B5). The Telemetry Technician at this level is responsible for skilled continuous comprehensive evaluation and documentation of the patient cardiac monitoring system for patients requiring telemetry, as assigned. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. 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: G-7 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS7. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS7 Physical Requirements: ["Major duties include, but are not limited to: Meets the needs of customers while supporting the medical center and service missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all medical center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Responsibility for patients that might require alternative approaches to assessment, treatment, and education. Report rhythm changes and arrhythmias to assigned RN caring for the patient. Knowledgeable and independently functions in the use of the monitoring equipment and works in collaboration with the unit RN. Completes shift to shift report between Telemetry Technicians regarding patient status for monitoring and brief history of shifts events related to Telemetry Monitoring and vital signs and updates, RNs, Charge Nurses, Nursing Supervisors and Physicians upon request. Work Schedule: Varied Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 40709-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized"]

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