Medical Instrument Technician (Gastroenterology)
About The Position
The Medical Instrument Technician (Gastroenterology) works at A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center, Director for Medicine, Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology Clinic, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to the competitive service. The technician prepares patients for invasive gastroenterological procedures, assists medical staff during procedures, operates and maintains endoscopic equipment, and documents and reports procedure information. The role also includes patient education, handling and transporting biopsy specimens, coordinating with Pathology, and providing hands-on training and technical oversight to students and technologists.
Requirements
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service, including preparing patients for procedures; assisting medical staff with procedure preparation, recovery, and performance; starting intravenous lines; setting up and operating medical equipment; and high-level disinfection of medical equipment. Alternatively, applicants may qualify with one year of graduate-level education directly related to the position or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
- Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Complete tuberculosis testing.
- Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to ensure the required physical health and fitness for the duties.
- Meet the mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement unless exempted for medical or religious reasons, with documentation of exemption provided upon hire.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- A suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation may be required.
- A one-year probationary period is required or may be required.
- Be available to work any day or shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call, as needed for mission requirements; the position is designated Mission Essential.
- Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or receive full credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for invasive procedures, including collecting preoperative data.
- Provide patient education and information before and after procedures.
- Assist medical staff with invasive gastroenterological procedures.
- Start intravenous lines.
- Record required documentation before, during, and after procedures.
- Disinfect endoscopic equipment.
- Generate procedure reports.
- Operate video endoscopy equipment.
- Apply therapeutic endoscopy techniques, including electrocoagulation and injection hemostasis.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Handle, record, and transport biopsy tissue and other material obtained during procedures to the laboratory.
- Interact directly with the Department of Pathology.
- Conduct hands-on training and provide technical oversight to students and technologists.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
