Summary

The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) is a member of the Gastroenterology Procedure Team (GPT) and provides assistance to the physician - nurse manager - registered nurse - and other team members during diagnostic examinations or medical treatment procedures as part of the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Qualifications

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.

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
• 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
• 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-Documentation Submitted
• 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 all specialties identified in this standard - Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable
• Gastroenterology (GI) Technicians assist the practitioner in endoscopic procedures - such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) - colonoscopy - endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) - and endoscopic ultrasound
• GRADE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to meeting the basic requirements stated above - the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates
• GS-7 - Full Performance Level: Experience
• At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - and abilities related to the duties of the position to be filled
• This would be experience which provided knowledge of proper performance of endoscopic equipment and procedures
• In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1
• Knowledge of endoscopic equipment and use in basic and complex endoscopic procedures 2
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to the GI system - with ability to recognize and report obvious abnormalities during procedures 3
• Ability to assist physician with specialized - complex procedures
• 4
• Knowledge of universal precautions and disinfection techniques and ability to follow SOP's to clean reusable medical equipment (RME)
• 5
• Ability to collaborate - communicate - and demonstrate customer service skills and interpersonal skills with all healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care
• 6
• Ability to use basic computer systems and programs to record patient and endoscopic data - adhering to patient privacy and information security policies
• 7
• Ability to deliver patient care - including vital sign measurements and medication administration
• Certification
• No certification is required
• however - it is desirable that employees at this level have BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications
• Preferred Experience: Candidates with a minimum of two years of experience in the Gastroenterology (GI) department - particularly with advanced procedures References: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• 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 may be required
• Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided
• The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations - operative/invasive procedures - or home settings
• The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders.

Duties

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• Major duties: Medical Instrument Technicians (Gastroenterology (GI) Technician) Responsible for knowledge and handling instruments - supplies - and equipment during GI procedures - such as but not limited to: argon plasma cautery - colonoscopy - cytology - digestive tract biopsies - endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) - Spyglass - esophageal banding - esophageal biopsy - esophageal dilation - esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) - percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) - polypectomies - sigmoidoscopy - BARRX (RFA) - and endoscopic mucosal resections (EMR)
• Able to contact Biomed for equipment issues and notifying GI lead RN & Nurse manager as issues arise
• Prepares procedural rooms for the performance of GI procedures - including the set- up/ testing of the video imaging system - ERCP - computers and monitors - cautery units - Endo Manager - appropriate endoscope for procedure - specialized accessories and supplies
• Turns procedure rooms over within an average of ten-minute time frame
• Turnover time represents the time from which a patient leaves the procedure room to the time the room is ready for the next patient
• Responsible for demonstrating and maintaining full competency in the use - pre- cleaning and/or reprocessing of reusable medical equipment
• The employee must ensure that the appropriate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and manufacturer's instructions are followed for any step in the use of RME and RME storage (pre-cleaning - maintenance) in which he/she is involved
• Prepares - organizes - and maintains highly complex GI set-ups
• Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens - supplies - equipment
• Recognizes potentially hazardous situations (i.e
• frayed cords - water on floor - etc.)and takes corrective action
• Assists the GPT members with the care of the patient - i.e. - positioning - and obtaining supplies
• Applies various monitoring equipment - i.e
• BP/O2 sat/ ECG - etc. - when assisting with patient preparation
• Responsible for the accountability of all GI instruments and equipment during the procedure
• Assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials
• Restocks procedure room at the end of the procedure day - rotates stock in order to assure usage before outdated - assuring that the room is ready for procedures at all times
• Assists the physician - and/or registered nurse with instrumentation necessary to perform the required procedure and treatment such as obtaining biopsies - brushings - performing polypectomies - inflation of balloon dilators - injection of contrast solutions and other agents during GI procedures
• Prepares diagnostic biopsy specimens - assesses the adequacy of each - properly orientating the biopsy and placing in appropriate specimen bottle with appropriate labeling to meet pathology laboratory specifications during procedures
• Responsible for performing final biopsy check with the endoscopist post-procedure - verifying that patient labels on the specimen are correct
• Responsible for moving the endo cart and all endoscopes and accessory equipment to the ICU - assist the physician with the procedure - perform RME bedside cleaning - and ensure that SPS is notified to pick up used endoscopes
• Work Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm
• On call on a rotational basis
• 8 00 am - 4:30 pm
• Tour may be subject to change and is at the discretion of management and Medical Center needs
• Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement # Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required