Anesthesia Instrument Technician – Critical Care Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Bay Pines (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs, Bay Pines VA Medical Center, seeks a Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesia) to support anesthesia services across the medical center. Will operate anesthesia machines, ventilators, and invasive monitoring equipment, and ensure sterile technique during procedures.

Requirements include US citizenship, English proficiency, and the ability to work with complex equipment. The full-performance role emphasizes independent judgment and mentoring of junior staff in

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed if qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Educational substitutions may apply at GS-4/GS-5 levels; otherwise no specific degree required.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing is required.
• Grandfathering provision may apply to current VA employees meeting criteria.
• Knowledge of invasive monitoring equipment used in anesthesiology; ECG; sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in complex procedures under supervision.
• Operate invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment (arterial lines), anesthesia machines, ventilators.
• Procure and manage anesthesia supplies and medications; mentor lower graded technicians.

Skills

Invasive monitoring

ECG interpretation

Equipment troubleshooting

Sterile technique

Arterial line knowledge

Anesthesia supplies

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Ventilators

Ultrasound devices

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs, Bay Pines VA Medical Center, seeks a Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesia) to support anesthesia services across the medical center. Will operate anesthesia machines, ventilators, and invasive monitoring equipment, and ensure sterile technique during procedures.

Requirements include US citizenship, English proficiency, and the ability to work with complex equipment. The full-performance role emphasizes independent judgment and mentoring of junior staff in