Anesthesia Instrument Technician — OR Support Expert

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs’ VA Hampton Healthcare System seeks a Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) to support the Anesthesia Care Team in delivering high-quality patient care in the operating room. Responsibilities include using invasive monitoring equipment, managing arterial lines, and supporting anesthesiology procedures under supervision.

The role emphasizes maintaining sterility, understanding EKG basics, and troubleshooting anesthesia equipment during operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of invasive patient monitoring equipment specific to anesthesiology.
• Knowledge of basic electrocardiography (EKG).
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment while the patient is anesthetized.
• Ability to maintain sterility during procedures.
• Knowledge of arterial pressure line wave forms and recognizing abnormalities.

Skills

Invasive monitoring equipment

EKG basics

Troubleshooting equipment

Sterile technique

Arterial line knowledge

Anesthesiology supplies

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs’ VA Hampton Healthcare System seeks a Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) to support the Anesthesia Care Team in delivering high-quality patient care in the operating room. Responsibilities include using invasive monitoring equipment, managing arterial lines, and supporting anesthesiology procedures under supervision.

The role emphasizes maintaining sterility, understanding EKG basics, and troubleshooting anesthesia equipment during operations.