GI Lab Medical Instrument Technician – Endoscopy Expert

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Bay Pines (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) for the Gastroenterology (GI Lab) Laboratory. The MIT assists the physician in endoscopic procedures such as EGD, colonoscopy, and ERCP, ensures proper performance of equipment, and handles reprocessing of endoscopic RME.

The GI Lab MIT may float to areas as assigned by Nursing Leadership. GS-7 level with requirements including knowledge of endoscopic equipment, GI anatomy, and ability to

Qualifications

• No strict educational requirements specified; substitution provisions exist for GS-4/GS-5 levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician in endoscopic procedures (EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP).
• Set up and maintain GI lab equipment and ensure proper operation.
• Reprocess endoscopic reusable medical equipment (RME).
• Float to GI Lab areas as needed and assist with specimen labeling and processing.

Skills

Endoscopy support

Patient care

Equipment setup

Sterile technique

Tools

SGNA certification

Job description

The C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) for the Gastroenterology (GI Lab) Laboratory. The MIT assists the physician in endoscopic procedures such as EGD, colonoscopy, and ERCP, ensures proper performance of equipment, and handles reprocessing of endoscopic RME.

The GI Lab MIT may float to areas as assigned by Nursing Leadership. GS-7 level with requirements including knowledge of endoscopic equipment, GI anatomy, and ability to