Supervisory Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization)

About the role

The Supervisory Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiology Manager) oversees daily operations, staffing, training, and quality assurance across multiple cardiology diagnostic and procedural laboratories within the Medicine Service. The role supervises MITs in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Electrophysiology Laboratory, Cardiac Ultrasound Laboratory, Exercise Treadmill Testing Laboratory, Heart Station and Holter Laboratory, and, where applicable, ICU Blood Gas Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Directs, assigns, and evaluates daily work of MITs across all cardiology laboratories.
• Conducts annual and biannual performance evaluations and competency assessments.
• Initiates corrective or disciplinary actions when necessary and ensures adherence to policies and procedures.
• Manages recruitment, placement, promotion, and reassignment activities.
• Oversees timekeeping, leave approval, call schedules, and emergency coverage assignments.
• Develops training objectives and curriculum for MIT staff across multiple subspecialties.
• Provides classroom and hands-on training on cardiovascular procedures and equipment.
• Authors standard operating procedures, training documents, and competency tools.
• Performs ongoing assessment of staff capability and provides targeted feedback.
• Establishes local quality criteria and ensures alignment with accreditation agency standards.
• Maintains data accuracy, documentation completeness, and adherence to the quality assurance plan.
• Oversees quality control programs in all laboratories, including equipment/instrument validation and staff competency documentation.
• Identifies deficiencies and implements corrective action plans; collaborates with leadership to justify or dispute equipment or data issues.

Requirements

The role requires proficiency in written and spoken English, and the ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including extended periods of standing and walking, bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and similar unrestricted activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-9), which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level.
• Advanced knowledge of complex and non-standard treatment and examination procedures and techniques.
• Ability to plan, develop, and assist in the establishment of a fully integrated treatment and examination program.
• Ability to evaluate new products, technology, and equipment, and to make informed recommendations that will improve laboratory operations.
• Ability to manage fiscal responsibilities for the functions supervised, including fund control, contracts, equipment procurement, forecasting resource needs, and administering the allocated budget.
• Knowledge of, and ability to carry out, the full range of supervisory duties, including workload assignment, performance evaluation, staff selection, and recommendations for awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is highly desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable for employees at this level.