Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesia)

Veterans Health Administration • West Roxbury, MA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, 40-hour-per-week position is in the Anesthesiology Service at the West Roxbury, Massachusetts campus. The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT), Anesthesiology provides administrative, logistical, technical, and clinical support for anesthesia care. The technician maintains and operates anesthesia equipment and supply areas, anticipates the needs of anesthesia personnel during patient care, and performs equipment safety and maintenance tasks before and after procedures. The role may require travel to other VA Boston campuses and community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). The full performance level is GS-08; applicants may be selected at GS-04 through GS-08.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated VA policy for non-citizens.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Meet the experience or education requirements for the grade sought: GS-04 requires one year of comparable experience or two years of post-high-school education in a directly related field; GS-05 requires one year of comparable experience or four academic years of related education leading to a bachelor's degree; GS-06 through GS-08 require at least one year of experience comparable to the next lower grade.
• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities applicable to the grade sought, including relevant medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, safety and infection control, anesthesia equipment and supplies, patient positioning and interaction, equipment operation and maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and procedural support.
• Complete a background/security investigation and online onboarding process.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and, if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position, urinalysis screening for illegal drug use.
• Meet Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Participate in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Complete the application requirements specified in the announcement.
• Serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to written certification for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is desirable at the GS-6, GS-7, and GS-8 levels.
• Knowledge of anesthesia supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Update, maintain, and review clinical logs for sterilization procedures and protocols in accordance with applicable guidelines.
• Develop and maintain quality management monitors for infection control and complications.
• Purchase and order equipment; maintain supply and equipment inventories and stock; and keep related records and documentation.
• Arrange in-service sessions and meetings with company representatives or vendors regarding equipment.
• Inspect, leak-test, clean, and maintain anesthesia equipment, and perform biological monitoring of sterilizers as required by policy.
• Provide training to employees and hospital personnel on equipment cleaning, maintenance, safety, operation, and troubleshooting, and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Assist physicians by setting up equipment and providing technical support during patient care.
• Provide post-procedure equipment care, documentation, and transport as needed.
• Serve as a liaison with service and facility purchasing departments and outside vendors.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and routine maintenance and safety checks; arrange loaner equipment; recommend repair or replacement; and document repair expenditures and safety checks.
• Maintain, evaluate, troubleshoot, and adjust technical equipment and accessories, including monitors and video systems, and investigate connections among systems and equipment to achieve clinical outcomes.
• Prepare patients and rooms for procedures, including positioning patients, attaching monitoring devices, and performing room turnover activities.
• Clean and stock procedure rooms, cabinets, drawers, video stands, monitors, and medication storage areas.
• Maintain procedure-room stock and medication in appropriate areas; manage imaging equipment used during procedures; and assist with updating procedure logs.
• Initiate and participate in quality assurance and research studies, and use results to recommend changes in practices as indicated.
• Oversee the daily work of Medical Supply Technicians assigned to all three facility campuses.
• Ensure adherence to applicable procedures, standards, directives, and policies.
• Perform other appropriate duties and responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Eligible selected applicants may request prior-work or military-service credit toward annual leave accrual, subject to approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed