Medical Instrument Technician - East Orange, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration
US Veterans Health Administration
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East Orange, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

Duties:


Duties include but are not limited to:

  • The MIT is responsible to manage the overall operation of Endoscopy procedure area regarding Reusable Medical Equipment availability and supply inventory.
  • Maintains the cleanliness and proper working condition of all equipment, reports nonworking equipment to appropriate personnel.
  • Stocks an adequate level of sterile and nonsterile supplies to balance supply and demand.
  • Assists the physician in both surgical and nonsurgical procedures.
  • Serves as a scrub technician and in a circulating capacity on all types of endoscopic procedures.
  • Requires a complete knowledge of endoscopic procedures, equipment, instrumentation, sterile technique, and is responsible for ensuring policy is followed in all instances.
  • Responsible to provide training and inservices to new and less experienced staff.
  • Ensures patient is prepared for the examination and patient is safely placed and positioned no the table for the procedure.
  • Assisting the physician in protecting the safely of the patient, in an efficient and effective manner, must be capable of anticipating the needs of the physician based on their knowledge of the procedures to be performed, and eventually their understanding of different provider preferences.
  • Required to perform routine duties such as ordering and maintenance of adequate stock of sterile, nonsterile supplies and expendable items needed in the performance of endoscopic procedures.
  • Maintenance of the endoscopic, ensuring it is clean and sterilized for use on patients and in constant readiness of all scheduled and unscheduled procedures is within the scope of practice.
  • Must be knowledgeable of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization guidelines for a large inventory of Endoscopes including colonoscope, bronchoscope, gastro scope, Duodenoscope and Ultrasound scopes.
  • Performs a majority of his/her duties independently and must be able to make decisions that are responsible and in the best interest of the patient and the Medical Center.
  • Responsible for protecting sensitive data from unauthorized release or loss.
  • Assisting with GI procedures (Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, PEG's (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy), EGD, ERCP,
EUS, Esophageal Dilatation, Esophageal Manometer and Capsule Endoscopy).

  • Prepares the patient for the Endoscopy procedure which includes vital signs reinforcing patient education and set up the patient for the procedure.
  • Assists the endoscopist during all procedures to include the operation of snares, injection needles, and biopsy forceps and other accessory instruments and techniques related to GI procedures.
  • Must be familiar with cytology procedures and the collection of specimens to ensure proper orientation of the specimen on the slide after biopsy retrieval.
  • Responsible for retrieving specimens and accurately labeling the specimens for Pathology through verbal read back of the specimen.
  • Communicates and treats customers in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.

Work Schedule: 7:00am-5:30pm (To be discussed with manager)


Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized


Telework:
Not Authorized


Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.


Functional Statement #: 38547F


Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized


Financial Disclosure Report**:
Not required


Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/195
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • Must pass preemployment physical examination.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
  • See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications:


Basic Requirements:

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United States Citizenship:Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
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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.


May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

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Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants must meet the following grade requirements.
  • Knowledge of endoscopic equipment and use in basic and complex endoscopic procedures.
  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology rel
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