Lead Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesia)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesiology) to provide logistical and technical support to anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists. The role includes maintaining supplies, setting up locations, and operating anesthesia equipment while collecting data for monitoring purposes.

Applicants may be referred if still completing requirements; licensure is not strictly required but is desirable for higher grades.

Qualifications

• No specific educational requirements; substitutions allowed at GS-4/GS-5 levels.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) desirable.
• ASATT anesthesia technician certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical and technical support to anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists.
• Maintain anesthesiology supplies and equipment.
• Set up anesthetizing locations and operate, monitor, and collect data from anesthesia equipment.
• Comply with applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of lab testing procedures

Electronics knowledge of anesthesia设备

Staff supervision ability

Communication across grade levels

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesiology) positions perform logistical and technical support to anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists. They maintain anesthesiology supplies and equipment, set-up anesthetizing locations and operate, monitor, and collect data from anesthesia related equipment.

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.
• 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: 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 certain functional areas at the higher levels or supervisory assignments, specific certifications appropriate to the specialty are indicated in this standard under "Titles and Certification/Registrations".

For all specialties identified in this standard, Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable. Training which does not result in official certification does not meet this definition.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations

GS-09 Lead Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesia)

Experience: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:

• 1. Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of laboratory testing procedures to include maintenance, calibration, and quality control procedures. This includes the ability to perform these lab tests accurately and correctly.
• 2. Advanced knowledge of electronics and anesthesia equipment with skill in repairing and maintaining this equipment and repairing complex problems.
• *3. Comprehensive knowledge of central venous and pulmonary artery (Swan-Ganz) catheterization procedures including measuring cardiac outputs and intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation procedures (i.e., balloon pump).
• 4. Knowledge and ability to assist with airway management techniques.
• *5. Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.
• 6. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels.
• *7. Ability to manage and supervise employees.
• *8. Ability to provide, or provide for, staff development and training.

Certification

Anesthesia technician certification through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) is highly desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable for employees at this level.

Preferred (but not required) Experience

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Reference

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-09.

Physical Requirements: T

his position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. The position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, pushing, and reaching over head. The incumbent must be able to stand and move for extended periods of time.