Med Instrument Tech; GI

Summary

This announcement is for a Medical Instrument Technologist (Gastroenterology). This position is located in the Gastrointestinal area of Endoscopy section within the Special Procedures Unit at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) at the Garner VA Clinic - Durham VA HCS.

• Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
• 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
• Licensure or Certification:
  No certification is required; however it is desirable that employees at this level have BLS certification
• English Language Proficiency:
  Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English; no person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapter 73 or 74 to serve in a direct patient‑care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English
• Grade Determinations:
  Medical Instrument Technician (Gastroenterology) - GS-6 Experience
• Experience:
  
  At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions
• Experience related to proper performance of endoscopic equipment and procedures
• KSAs:
  Knowledge of endoscopic equipment and use in basic and complex endoscopic procedures; knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to the GI system with ability to recognize and report obvious abnormalities during procedures; ability to assist physician with specialized complex procedures; knowledge of universal precautions and disinfection techniques and ability to follow SOPs to clean reusable medical equipment (RME); ability to collaborate, communicate, and demonstrate customer service and interpersonal skills with all healthcare professionals;
  
  ability to use basic computer systems and programs to record patient and endoscopic data adhering to patient privacy and information security policies; ability to deliver patient care including vital sign measurements and medication administration
• Certification:
  No certification or registration is required;
  Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable for employees at this level
• Preferred Experience:
  
  MIT GI endoscopy care experience such as ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS); proficient computer skills; sterile processing background; excellent communication and teamwork skills; knowledge of instruments, supplies, and equipment regarding GI procedures; SGNA Certificate BLS Preferred Level of Education GS7 with GS6 completed qualifications;
  Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  BLS Assignment
• This represents the full performance level;
  Technicians at this level function with minimal instruction – assisting the staff with complex specialized procedures such as ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
• They are proficient with GI endoscopic equipment and ensure proper performance of endoscopic equipment; select alternate equipment or adjust equipment settings to accommodate patient needs and produce high quality technique
• They collect, process, and label all specimens; train other technicians in basic endoscopic procedures; work in and outside the GI unit offering technician support during emergent and on‑call endoscopic cases; assist the nurse in patient care duties such as obtaining vital signs, dressing and documenting all pertinent information in the patient's records
• They inventory and maintain par levels of specialty equipment for the endoscopy unit
• References: VA Handbook 5005 – Part II – Appendix G27
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  The MIT (Gastroenterology) must meet the physical requirements
• This position requires visual acuity – keen hearing – clear distinctive speech – and manual dexterity
• This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking – standing – stooping – sitting – bending – pulling – and pushing
• Transferring patients and objects…