Medical Instrument Technician Advanced - Gastroenterology

GI Technician

Functions as a primary person responsible for knowledge and handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during GI procedures

Prepares procedural rooms for the performance of GI procedures, including the set-up/testing of the video imaging system, computers and monitors, cautery units, pill cameras, data collectors, appropriate endoscope for procedure, specialized accessories and supplies.

Demonstrates and maintains full competency in the use pre-cleaning of reusable medical equipment.

Plans and discusses each procedure with the GPT professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the GI procedures.

Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the GI procedures and anticipates the needs of the physician and/or registered nurse

Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, equipment.

Recognizes potentially hazardous situations (i.e. frayed cords, water on floor, etc.) and takes corrective action

Assists the GPT members with the care of the patient, i.e., positioning, and obtaining supplies.

Responsible for the accountability of all GI instruments and equipment during the procedure. Assesses equipment needs and monitors adequate stock of supplies and materials

Assists the physician, and/or registered nurse with instrumentation necessary to perform the required procedure and treatment such as obtaining biopsies, brushings, performing polypectomies, inflation of balloon dilators, injection of contrast solutions and other agents during GI procedures.

Prepares diagnostic biopsy specimens, assesses the adequacy of each, properly orientates the biopsy and place in appropriate specimen bottle with appropriate labeling to meet pathology laboratory specifications during procedures.

Performs final biopsy check with the endoscopist post-procedure, verifying that patient labels on the specimen are correct

Moves the GO cart and all endoscopes and accessory equipment to the ICU, assist the physician with the procedure, perform RME bedside cleaning, and ensure that SPS is notified to pick up used endoscopes.

Ensures that all specialized GI accessories, including, but not limited to, snares, injection needles, esophageal and are monitored for availability through Logistics in a timely fashion.

Complies with all safety/fire prevention rules/regulations, using protective equipment when required and provided.

Attends scheduled training sessions and participates in medical center/service level safety promotions as directed by the supervisor

Knows fire drill and emergency plans for work area, including location of all emergency fire equipment.

Takes call for afterhours procedures

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am - 4:30pm

Compressed/Flexible: Not available

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 51890A

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized