Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesia)
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Collects patient information including observation of overall condition and recognizes and reports obvious changes in patient condition including emergencies. Accurately documents patient information in the medical record as appropriate. Transports patients, correctly identifying the patient prior to transport; transports blood products from the Blood Bank to the Operating Room and returns unused blood products to the Blood Bank. Draws blood samples from arterial, pulmonary artery and central venous lines; draws blood specimens for type and screen or type and cross and signs specimen label. Hooks up, performs routine maintenance of, and trouble-shoots invasive monitoring systems such as arterial lines, left atrial lines, interventricular and intra-cranial pressure monitoring systems, esophageal manometry, special intra-operative pressure studies. Operates, calibrates, and performs routine maintenance on a variety of technical equipment used in the operating room and simulation environments, such as the physiological monitor terminals, the respiratory gas analyzer, pulse oximeter, trans-esophageal echocardiography (TEE), TTE (Trans-thoracic echocardiography), point-of-care (POCUS) diagnostic ultrasound, cell saver (intra-operative blood salvage), rapid infusion/transfusion system, peripheral nerve block, simulation equipment (part task trainers, full human simulators, computer based training), etc. Correctly operates i-stats, inserts peripheral IV's; performs 12 lead EKG's; recognizes lethal/serious cardiac arrhythmias. Utilizes standard precautions for all patients which include following hand hygiene practices & procedures. Follows isolation guidelines for individual patients. Utilizes equipment in a safe manner and reports unsafe equipment and working conditions to appropriate individuals. Remains knowledgeable of equipment, supplies and common medications used in Anesthesia. Anticipates anesthesiologist/anesthetists' needs for equipment and supplies. Restocks the anesthesia cart daily and between cases. Orders supplies as needed. Disinfects/cleans specialized equipment as per the approved Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for each piece of equipment. Disinfects equipment, including wheelchairs and litters, between patient uses per the appropriate SOP for the type of equipment. Prepare and administer medications as directed by the attending physician. Mentor and train lower graded technicians, nurses, medical students, and anesthesia residents on anesthesia technology procedures. Assist the supervisor/manager with quality control and performance improvement activities.To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Preferred
Experience:
Certification as an Anesthesia Technician and a minimum 4 years of experience. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 7:
00 am to 3:
30 pm. May require on-call duty. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation. Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels. See the grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutions. Licensure or Certification. Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. For certain functional areas at the higher levels or supervisory assignments, specific certifications appropriate to the specialty are indicated in this standard under Titles and Certification/Registrations. For all specialties identified in this standard, Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable. Training which does not result in official certification does not meet this definition. English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Preferred
Experience:
Certification as an Anesthesia Technician and a minimum of 4 years of experience. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the criteria discussed in the applicable headings, or that defined in the appendices, must be met when determining the grade of candidates. GS-4:
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the position to be filled. Six months of this experience may have been in medically related fields such as nursing assistant, practical nursing, or similar fields. The remaining six months must have been in operating diagnostic and therapeutic equipment covered by this occupation. Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited at this level. OR, Successful completion of two years of education above high school or an associate's degree with a major field of study directly related to the medical instrument technician occupation. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Ability to learn the components, operating characteristics, and settings of the equipment to be used. Ability to learn typical patient reactions to the basic procedures involved and ability to recognize signs of distress. Ability to learn the standard positions for the procedure being conducted. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. GS-5:
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the position to be filled. This would be experience in operating equipment related to the particular specialization for which application is made or in related functional areas. Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited through this grade level. OR; Successful completion of 4 academic years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, or a bachelor's degree in a major field of study appropriate to medical instrument technician functions. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of standard medical terminology to interpret physician orders or instructions. Knowledge of common physical disabilities and ability to position patients for the examination or treatment. Ability to learn the normal and abnormal results for routine procedures to recognize and report obvious abnormalities. Ability to operate the equipment to administer routine/standard diagnostic treatment or procedures. Ability to perform standard operator maintenance on the equipment including the ability to disassemble, clean, reassemble, and calibrate the machine. GS-6:
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology (specifically cardiac and pulmonary). Knowledge and application of safety and infection control processes. Ability to serve as a circulating technician for supplies and to assist with documentation of hemodynamic patient data. Knowledge of anesthesiology supplies and equipment appropriate to less complex anesthetic procedures, such as those found in Ambulatory Surgery. GS-7:
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of the fundamentals of standard equipment operation, calibration and function. Knowledge of correct use of non-invasive patient monitoring equipment specific to anesthesiology. Ability to appropriately interact with patients during anesthetic procedures. Knowledge of anesthesiology supplies and equipment appropriate to routine anesthetic procedures, such as those found in typical inpatient settings. GS-8:
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of the correct use of invasive patient monitoring equipment specific to anesthesiology. Knowledge of basic electrocardiography (EKG). Skill and ability to troubleshoot equipment, often while the patient is anesthetized. Skill and ability to maintain sterility during procedures. Knowledge and understanding of arterial pressure line wave forms including the ability to recognize and distinguish normal from abnormal, artifact from abnormality, and forewarn the physician or anesthetist of an impending life-threatening situation. Knowledge of anesthesiology supplies, medications, and equipment appropriate to more difficult anesthetic procedures such as those found in inpatient settings with more acutely ill patients. Certification:
No certification is required; however, it is desirable that employees at the GS-6 through GS-8 level to have Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G27 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-4 to GS-8. Physical Requirements:
Medical Instrument Technicians must meet the following physical requirements:
Moderate Lifting (15 lbs and over); Moderate Carrying (15 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour); Pushing (1 - 2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 8 hours); Standing (up to 8 hours); Positioning of patients; Repeated bending (up to 8 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13 to 16; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Hearing (aid permitted); Ability to distinguish basic colors.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Collects patient information including observation of overall condition and recognizes and reports obvious changes in patient condition including emergencies. Accurately documents patient information in the medical record as appropriate. Transports patients, correctly identifying the patient prior to transport; transports blood products from the Blood Bank to the Operating Room and returns unused blood products to the Blood Bank. Draws blood samples from arterial, pulmonary artery and central venous lines; draws blood specimens for type and screen or type and cross and signs specimen label. Hooks up, performs routine maintenance of, and trouble-shoots invasive monitoring systems such as arterial lines, left atrial lines, interventricular and intra-cranial pressure monitoring systems, esophageal manometry, special intra-operative pressure studies. Operates, calibrates, and performs routine maintenance on a variety of technical equipment used in the operating room and simulation environments, such as the physiological monitor terminals, the respiratory gas analyzer, pulse oximeter, trans-esophageal echocardiography (TEE), TTE (Trans-thoracic echocardiography), point-of-care (POCUS) diagnostic ultrasound, cell saver (intra-operative blood salvage), rapid infusion/transfusion system, peripheral nerve block, simulation equipment (part task trainers, full human simulators, computer based training), etc. Correctly operates i-stats, inserts peripheral IV's; performs 12 lead EKG's; recognizes lethal/serious cardiac arrhythmias. Utilizes standard precautions for all patients which include following hand hygiene practices & procedures. Follows isolation guidelines for individual patients. Utilizes equipment in a safe manner and reports unsafe equipment and working conditions to appropriate individuals. Remains knowledgeable of equipment, supplies and common medications used in Anesthesia. Anticipates anesthesiologist/anesthetists' needs for equipment and supplies. Restocks the anesthesia cart daily and between cases. Orders supplies as needed. Disinfects/cleans specialized equipment as per the approved Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for each piece of equipment. Disinfects equipment, including wheelchairs and litters, between patient uses per the appropriate SOP for the type of equipment. Prepare and administer medications as directed by the attending physician. Mentor and train lower graded technicians, nurses, medical students, and anesthesia residents on anesthesia technology procedures. Assist the supervisor/manager with quality control and performance improvement activities.To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Preferred
Experience:
Certification as an Anesthesia Technician and a minimum 4 years of experience. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 7:
00 am to 3:
30 pm. May require on-call duty. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation. Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels. See the grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutions. Licensure or Certification. Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. For certain functional areas at the higher levels or supervisory assignments, specific certifications appropriate to the specialty are indicated in this standard under Titles and Certification/Registrations. For all specialties identified in this standard, Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable. Training which does not result in official certification does not meet this definition. English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Preferred
Experience:
Certification as an Anesthesia Technician and a minimum of 4 years of experience. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the criteria discussed in the applicable headings, or that defined in the appendices, must be met when determining the grade of candidates. GS-4:
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the position to be filled. Six months of this experience may have been in medically related fields such as nursing assistant, practical nursing, or similar fields. The remaining six months must have been in operating diagnostic and therapeutic equipment covered by this occupation. Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited at this level. OR, Successful completion of two years of education above high school or an associate's degree with a major field of study directly related to the medical instrument technician occupation. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Ability to learn the components, operating characteristics, and settings of the equipment to be used. Ability to learn typical patient reactions to the basic procedures involved and ability to recognize signs of distress. Ability to learn the standard positions for the procedure being conducted. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. GS-5:
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the position to be filled. This would be experience in operating equipment related to the particular specialization for which application is made or in related functional areas. Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited through this grade level. OR; Successful completion of 4 academic years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, or a bachelor's degree in a major field of study appropriate to medical instrument technician functions. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of standard medical terminology to interpret physician orders or instructions. Knowledge of common physical disabilities and ability to position patients for the examination or treatment. Ability to learn the normal and abnormal results for routine procedures to recognize and report obvious abnormalities. Ability to operate the equipment to administer routine/standard diagnostic treatment or procedures. Ability to perform standard operator maintenance on the equipment including the ability to disassemble, clean, reassemble, and calibrate the machine. GS-6:
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology (specifically cardiac and pulmonary). Knowledge and application of safety and infection control processes. Ability to serve as a circulating technician for supplies and to assist with documentation of hemodynamic patient data. Knowledge of anesthesiology supplies and equipment appropriate to less complex anesthetic procedures, such as those found in Ambulatory Surgery. GS-7:
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of the fundamentals of standard equipment operation, calibration and function. Knowledge of correct use of non-invasive patient monitoring equipment specific to anesthesiology. Ability to appropriately interact with patients during anesthetic procedures. Knowledge of anesthesiology supplies and equipment appropriate to routine anesthetic procedures, such as those found in typical inpatient settings. GS-8:
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of the correct use of invasive patient monitoring equipment specific to anesthesiology. Knowledge of basic electrocardiography (EKG). Skill and ability to troubleshoot equipment, often while the patient is anesthetized. Skill and ability to maintain sterility during procedures. Knowledge and understanding of arterial pressure line wave forms including the ability to recognize and distinguish normal from abnormal, artifact from abnormality, and forewarn the physician or anesthetist of an impending life-threatening situation. Knowledge of anesthesiology supplies, medications, and equipment appropriate to more difficult anesthetic procedures such as those found in inpatient settings with more acutely ill patients. Certification:
No certification is required; however, it is desirable that employees at the GS-6 through GS-8 level to have Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G27 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-4 to GS-8. Physical Requirements:
Medical Instrument Technicians must meet the following physical requirements:
Moderate Lifting (15 lbs and over); Moderate Carrying (15 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour); Pushing (1 - 2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 8 hours); Standing (up to 8 hours); Positioning of patients; Repeated bending (up to 8 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13 to 16; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Hearing (aid permitted); Ability to distinguish basic colors.
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0649 Medical Instrument Technician - Salary Range:
$31,544 to $62,940 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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