LEAD MEDICAL INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN -GASTROENTEROLOGY

Lead Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) in Gastroenterology

A Lead Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) in Gastroenterology is a technical expert who supports physicians, nurses, and other staff in endoscopic and gastrointestinal procedures, ensuring equipment readiness, safety, and operational efficiency. Duties and responsibilities of the Lead Medical Instrument Technician (Gastroenterology) include, but are not limited to:

• The GI Lab Lead MIT at this level aids the physician in all aspects of gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and endoscopic ultrasound.
• The GI Lab Lead MIT ensures proper performance of equipment, sets up equipment, reprocesses endoscopic reusable medical equipment (RME), and assists in complex interventions.
• The GI Lab Lead MIT will float to all areas as assigned by Nursing Leadership.
• The GI Lab Lead MIT is responsible for participating within unit based and/or organizational level Shared Governance councils, utilizing clinical expertise, evidence-based practice, and knowledge to assist with finding solutions to problems or issues to improve the quality care provided to our veterans.
• The Lead MIT collaborates closely with the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, and Gastroenterology Service Providers to ensure consistent operations, safety, and staff competency.
• It is essential the GI Lab staff understand and adhere to the established policies regarding on-call shifts. All members of the GI Lab On-Call Team are mandated to be in the facility within 60 minutes from the time the initial call was initiated.
• It is necessary to work quickly whenever an emergency case is called, and the on-call personnel are needed.
• The GI Lab Lead MIT collects, processes, and labels all specimens.
• Must participate in on-call and emergency procedures.
• The GI Lab Lead MIT will inventory and maintain par levels of specialty equipment for the GI Lab.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).