MEDICAL INSTRUMENT TECH (DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND)

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified anesthesia technicians for an open continuous vacancy system in the United States. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

Required KSAs include lab test procedures and quality control, advanced knowledge of anesthesia equipment, catheterization procedures, airway management, regulatory compliance, communications across grades, supervision, and staff development.

Qualifications

• 1) Laboratory testing procedures, calibration and quality control.
• 2) Advanced knowledge of anesthesia equipment and repair skills.
• 3) Catheterization procedures including Swan-Ganz measurements.
• 4) Airway management techniques and patient care.
• 5) Knowledge of JCAHO/regulatory requirements.
• 6) Ability to communicate with staff at varying levels.
• 7) Ability to supervise employees.
• 8) Ability to provide staff development and training.

Skills

Lab testing procedures

Electronics & anesthesia equipment

Catheterization procedures

Airway management techniques

Regulatory requirements (JCAHO)

Professional communication across grad

Staff supervision

Staff development & training

Job description

This is an open continuous announcement until March, 31 2027. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. 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.
• At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level, which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. This would include specialized experience as an anesthesia technician which demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to provide all aspects of anesthesia technician services including specialized duties. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):

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).

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

KSAs 1 through 6 are appropriate for all positions at this level. KSAs 7 and 8 are to be used in accordance with their appropriateness for the specific assignment.

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 ballooncounterpulsation 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.

Preferred Experience:

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.

1- 3 Years diagnostic ultrasound experience preferred

Reference:

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

Physical Requirements:

You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.