Medical Instrument Technician - Gastroenterology (GI)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Child Care Subsidy

Traditional federal pension

Federal health/vision/dental/term life

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) for the Gastroenterology (GI) Endoscopy Team in Temple, TX. The MIT assists physicians, RNs, and team members during diagnostic endoscopy examinations and related treatments, handling instruments, supplies, and complex GI equipment.

The role involves setting up and operating endoscopy equipment, maintaining sterile technique, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for federal employment.
• If using foreign education, you must provide a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

• Functions independently on all GI Endoscopy procedures, handling instruments, supplies and equipment during procedures such as Colonoscopy, EGD, EUS, ERCP, and other complex GI procedures.
• Assist with GI endoscopy procedures and manage supplies and equipment; communicate technical data to RN and physician.
• Assist gastroenterologist by obtaining specimens, cytology, injecting contrast solutions, dye, and suctioning; prepare procedure room.
• Set up and ensure proper functioning of equipment prior to procedures and maintain sterile technique; observe and correct safety hazards.
• Identify and implement input into new GI Endoscopy policies; work with SPS staff and seniors to set up equipment for new procedures.
• Participate in competency education and cost containment/risk management programs; promote patient and staff safety.
• Take responsibility for unit preventive maintenance; document patient care and responses.
• Coordinate patient calls for appointment confirmation, bowel preparation, and post-procedure instructions.

Education

Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Job description

Medical Instrument Technician - Gastroenterology (GI)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position serves as a Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) at the Temple, Texas hospital. The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) is a member of the GI Endoscopy Team and helps the physician, registered nurse, and other team members during diagnostic endoscopy examinations or medical treatment procedures as part of the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent performs a variety of duties, including but not limited to, the following: Functions independently on all GI Endoscopy procedures, handling instruments, supplies, and equipment, during procedures such as Colonoscopy, EGD, EGD with dilations, EUS, ERCP, Pill Cam, Fine Needle Aspirations, liver biopsies, paracentesis, banding varices, enteroscopy, endoscopic mucosal resections, stent placements, PEG tube placement and other complex procedures.

Assist with performing GI endoscopy procedures, managing supplies and complex equipment. Obtains documents and communicates technical data to the RN and physician. Assist the gastroenterologist by performing such procedures as obtaining specimens, cytology, injecting contrast solutions, dye, and suctioning. Prepares procedure room for the performance of a GI procedure.

Sets up and ensures proper functioning of equipment prior to the procedure, including calibration as indicated. Operates and maintains medical instruments and equipment for diagnostic and treatment procedures. Practices principles of sterile and aseptic technique and learns to prepare instruments independently and without direct supervision. Observes, identifies, and immediately corrects a break in procedure and/or technique by any member of the GI Endoscopy Team.

Identifies and/or takes action to correct actual or potential safety hazards concerning infection control, equipment malfunctions, i.e., when setting up complex computerized systems such as endoscopy towers, must be cognizant of deviations that could be potentially hazardous to the patient. Anticipates, detects, and responds to deviations from normal in the patients, which can result in an emergent situation.

Identifies, initiates, and implements input into new policies and procedures related to GI Endoscopy. Learns to work independently with SPS staff, following policies and procedures, i.e., when new procedures are performed, personnel will learn to project possible equipment, specialty instruments and supplies that might be utilized and are able to assimilate that knowledge and set up the equipment. Maintains established competencies for the area of assignment.

Participates in the education and evaluation of competencies for other assigned GI Endoscopy technicians, providing input to the GI Supervisory RN. Identifies and actively participates in departmental programs for cost containment and risk management. Utilizes appropriate assistive devices (i.e., lifts, transfer devices, other personnel) to promote safety of patients and personnel.

Assumes responsibility for unit preventive maintenance by cleaning, maintaining, and reporting malfunctions in equipment, workstations, and patient care areas to the registered nurse. Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response.

Initiates patient calls before appointment date to confirm appointment and reinforce teaching regarding bowl preparation compliance and expectations as to performance of procedure and post procedure instructions/follow up. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Will require various Tours of Duty to include days, weekends, and extended hours based on needs of service and organization. 24hour on-call rotations.

Tours of duty may include 7:30am - 4:00pm, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 08:30am -5:00pm, or 9:30am - 6:00pm.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 54983-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $50460 – $65599/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.