Medical Instrument Technician GI Sterile Processing

Department of Veterans Affairs•Redding, CA

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Instrument Technician is a proficient specialized technical support to the total operation of Gastroenterology (GI) Services. The MIT Hybrid is a vital component to the team that is knowledgeable and operates complex equipment, which requires extensive knowledge and proficiency to maintain an optimal working environment. The individual must use independent judgment in applying knowledge of clinical GI and proficiency to operate and maintain GI Equipment. The ability to assist physicians directly with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) procedures, bronchoscopies, and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) procedures. Ability to set up equipment, assist with biopsy procurement, snare polypectomy, esophageal/pyloric/colonic dilation, variceal banding, injection, and/or electrocautery for treatment of bleeding, Barret's Esophagus treatment (BARRX) disease with ablation balloon, and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) procedures. Assists physicians directly with the performance of specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (ERCP, EUS, Argon-Plasma Laser cautery, Esophageal Manometry, pH Studies, Barret's Esophagus Treatment (BARRX), etc.) in addition to the duties described in 3.a) Provides technical support and performs post-procedure equipment care and maintenance. Is responsible to label, verify, log and transport pathology specimens to the laboratory for processing. Responsible for setting up room/equipment and assessing proper functioning of equipment by following manufacturer's guideline for testing prior to procedures, assuring equipment is operational and ready for each procedure. Has the skill and competency for post-procedure pre-cleaning, reprocessing and proper documentation of all endoscopic scopes and accessories. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to assisting in the placement of esophageal, Biliary/pancreatic stents, sphincterotomy, lithotripsy and stone removal Coordinates equipment repairs and safety checks as needed, arranges for loaner equipment when appropriate, makes recommendations regarding repairing/replacing equipment and maintains documentation of equipment repair expenditures and safety checks in the absence of the Lead Technician. Serves as liaison to hospital bio-medical equipment repair section as well as outside repair vendors in the absence of the Lead Technician. Prepares patients for procedures and room turnover activities, including proper patient position during the procedure and attaching monitoring devices. Performs cleaning and stocking of the procedure rooms, cabinets/drawers, video stand and monitors. Maintains stock items in procedure rooms, procedure carts and properly stocks medication in proper areas. Ensures oxygen, Ambu bag and gurney is ready for every procedure. Responsible for imaging equipment and fully knowledgeable in the use of Olympus Endo works Imaging System utilized during procedures and assists with updating schedules daily for all procedures. Maintains, evaluates, troubleshoots, and performs on site adjustments for all technical components as well as investigating multiple systems equipment links to achieve desired clinical outcomes. As a team member, GI Technician assists in transferring and transporting patients to PACU after procedure completion. Responsible to attend scheduled and impromptu staff/team meetings and training in service/education with Vendor Representatives for new equipment and as the need arises. may have to travel to local CBOC's, Clinics and Hospitals

Requirements

Knowledgeable and operates complex equipment
Extensive knowledge and proficiency to maintain an optimal working environment.
Use independent judgment in applying knowledge of clinical GI and proficiency to operate and maintain GI Equipment.
Skill and competency for post-procedure pre-cleaning, reprocessing and proper documentation of all endoscopic scopes and accessories.
Knowledgeable in the use of Olympus Endo works Imaging System

Responsibilities

Assist physicians directly with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) procedures, bronchoscopies, and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) procedures.
Set up equipment, assist with biopsy procurement, snare polypectomy, esophageal/pyloric/colonic dilation, variceal banding, injection, and/or electrocautery for treatment of bleeding, Barret's Esophagus treatment (BARRX) disease with ablation balloon, and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) procedures.
Assist physicians directly with the performance of specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (ERCP, EUS, Argon-Plasma Laser cautery, Esophageal Manometry, pH Studies, Barret's Esophagus Treatment (BARRX), etc.)
Provide technical support and performs post-procedure equipment care and maintenance.
Label, verify, log and transport pathology specimens to the laboratory for processing.
Set up room/equipment and assessing proper functioning of equipment by following manufacturer's guideline for testing prior to procedures, assuring equipment is operational and ready for each procedure.
Post-procedure pre-cleaning, reprocessing and proper documentation of all endoscopic scopes and accessories.
Assist in the placement of esophageal, Biliary/pancreatic stents, sphincterotomy, lithotripsy and stone removal
Coordinate equipment repairs and safety checks as needed, arranges for loaner equipment when appropriate, makes recommendations regarding repairing/replacing equipment and maintains documentation of equipment repair expenditures and safety checks in the absence of the Lead Technician.
Serve as liaison to hospital bio-medical equipment repair section as well as outside repair vendors in the absence of the Lead Technician.
Prepare patients for procedures and room turnover activities, including proper patient position during the procedure and attaching monitoring devices.
Perform cleaning and stocking of the procedure rooms, cabinets/drawers, video stand and monitors. Maintains stock items in procedure rooms, procedure carts and properly stocks medication in proper areas. Ensures oxygen, Ambu bag and gurney is ready for every procedure.
Responsible for imaging equipment and fully knowledgeable in the use of Olympus Endo works Imaging System utilized during procedures and assists with updating schedules daily for all procedures.
Maintain, evaluate, troubleshoot, and performs on site adjustments for all technical components as well as investigating multiple systems equipment links to achieve desired clinical outcomes.
Assist in transferring and transporting patients to PACU after procedure completion.
Attend scheduled and impromptu staff/team meetings and training in service/education with Vendor Representatives for new equipment and as the need arises.