Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesia)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesia) position at Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California. It is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The technician prepares, checks, and cleans anesthesia and related clinical equipment and assists clinical providers during pre-operative preparation.

Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• Meet the qualification requirements through one year of specialized experience, one full year of directly related graduate-level education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Specialized experience must include operating anesthesia equipment such as fluoroscopy machines to assist with anesthesia care, monitoring patient vital signs, and preparing sterile fields using proper aseptic techniques.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• Hold Basic Life Support training certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace BLS completion.
• Comply with mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and occupational-risk immunization screening and updates, unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons.
• Undergo pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergencies as a Mission Essential employee.
• Complete a one-year probationary period unless previously meeting the applicable requirements.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship; male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Use direct deposit for pay.
• If relying on foreign education, provide an evaluation establishing its equivalence to U.S. accredited education or qualifying U.S. college credit.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced in-hire or advanced leave accrual may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be authorized for highly qualified candidates new to federal service.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up anesthesia equipment in each operating room before the scheduled workday and between cases.
• Ensure anesthesia machines, breathing circuits, patient monitors, suction units, and other required disposable or reusable hardware are ready for use.
• Perform daily operational checks on monitoring equipment and anesthetic machines in the operating suite to verify safety and functionality.
• Assist clinical providers with insertion of invasive hemodynamic monitoring lines and peripheral IVs during pre-operative preparation.
• Clean used clinical equipment in accordance with hospital infection control policies to prevent disease transmission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time