Medical Instrument Technician; GI

Medical Instrument Technician

The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) is located in the gastrointestinal area of endoscopy section within Medical Subspecialty Clinical Procedures Center at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. MITs at this level provide technical support to Gastroenterology and Pulmonology physicians. They function as the subject matter experts for all equipment and supplies needed to service these specialties DUTIES

Performs and/or assists in diagnostic examinations.

Coordinates MIT GS-related procedures and operation and maintenance of bio-medical equipment, including video endoscopes, laser, and other specialty equipment.

Independently assist both Gastroenterology and Pulmonology providers with complex specialized procedures such as DISE, ERCP, EUS, EBUS, and Navigational bronchoscopy.

Responsible for ensuring proper performance of endoscopic equipment and keeping current on all area SOPs and providing annual education on SOPs

Technicians at this level, are able to select alternate equipment, adjust equipment settings to accommodate patient needs, and demonstrate high quality techniques to ensure safety and desired outcomes.

Work in and outside the GI unit offering technician support during emergent and on-call endoscopic cases.

Inventory and maintain par levels of specialty equipment for the endoscopy unit including equipment required for performing pulmonary cases.

Prepares procedural rooms for the performance of endoscopic and pulmonary procedures.

Assists in obtaining biopsies, brushing, polypectomy, inflation of balloon dilators, and handling of intraprocedural equipment for safely and optimum outcomes.

Prepare diagnostic biopsy specimens, assessing the adequacy of various types of specimens, proper orienting of biopsy specimens, and placing specimens in proper containers with appropriate labeling for precise lab processing.

Performs pre-cleaning of scopes used for endoscopies and pulmonary procedures and also performs post-cleaning of equipment prior to transport to SPS to heighten sterility of equipment during processing and decrease risk for infection to patients from reusable medical equipment (RME).

Performs in a mutually supportive environment with Physicians and Nursing Service personnel.

Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of supplies in endoscopy rooms.

Responsible for the technical management of the Endoscopy and Pulmonary suites.

Work Schedule:

10 hour shifts 0700am-5:30pm Telework:
Not available Functional Statement #: 07559F Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not authorized