Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization)

Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization)

Duties and responsibilities of the Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization) include, but are not limited to:

• The Above FPL MIT Cardiac catheterization at this level aids the physician in all aspects of standard cardiac catheterization and related invasive procedures such as coronary angioplasty, pulmonary angioplasty, and intra-aortic balloon insertion.
• The MIT select, set up, and calibrate surgical instruments, catheters, radiographic contrast injectors, and radiographic imaging devices.
• They prepare cardiac medication for administration by the physician and must be able to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and take appropriate action.
• The Cardiac Cath MIT will float to all areas as assigned by Nursing Leadership.
• Demonstrates ability to assess processed image media for technical quality, and patient identification, ensuring that relative anatomy is demonstrated.
• It is essential the Cath Lab staff understand and adhere to the established policies regarding on-call shifts. All members of the Cath Lab On-Call Team are mandated to be in the facility within 30 minutes from the time the initial call was initiated.
• Checks expiration dates on Cath lab supplies and maintains appropriate supply levels and removes expired supplies to avoid usage. Ensures usage and documentation of the Trac Core system with regards to removal and replacement of all stents.
• Complies with and ensures the staff adheres to the standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for reprocessing/cleaning Reusable Medical devices (RMD)
• Recognizes and documents changes in veteran condition, verbally reporting changes to the RN and/or Provider.
• 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.

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

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases

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)

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 eligible for Telework

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 21920F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs