The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) is a member of the Gastroenterology Procedure Team (GPT) and provides assistance to the physician, nurse manager, registered nurse, and other team members during diagnostic examinations or medical treatment procedures as part of the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Located in the Boise VA Medical Center Ambulatory Surgical Services.

Duties

Duties: -Plans and discusses each procedure with the GI team and assures that all supplies and equipment is available prior to GI procedures. -Prepares procedural rooms for the performance of GI endoscopic procedures; this entails moderate data entry skills, setting up the instruments, testing the equipment for proper operation, ensuring the immediate availability of equipment, such a s biopsy forceps, specimen bottles, polypectomy snares, retrievers, injectors, dilators, balloons, and electro-cautery units for proper operations. -Works in concert with physician and RN to verify correct patient and procedure, acquire consent for the procedure to be performed. -Assists in obtaining biopsies, brushings, polypectomy, and inflation of balloon dilators; prepares diagnostic biopsy specimens, assessing the adequacy of each, properly orienting the biopsy and placing in proper specimen bottle with appropriate labeling. -Performs direct patient support work including personal patient care, blood glucose; positions patients for desired results, cushions and shield patients as appropriate. -Performs routine maintenance checks and minor repairs of endoscopic and other equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. -Ensures proper cleaning and disinfection of endoscopy room, procedural tables, stretches, pre-cleaning of endoscopes, endoscopic accessories, and other reusable medical equipment(RME) in accordance with infection control guidelines and manufacturer specifications. -Assists in training residents, medical students, nursing students, and new GI/Endoscopy staff in the operation of equipment, proper techniques, handling of instruments, and GI Procedures. -Complies with guidelines, directives, medical center policies and procedures which pertain to the function of the Gastro-Intestinal (GI) Endoscopy lab. Preferred Experience: -Candidate with knowledge of endoscopic equipment and use in basic and complex endoscopic procedures. -Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to the GI system. -Ability to assist physician with specialized, complex procedures. -Knowledge of universal precautions and disinfection techniques and ability to follow SOP's to clean reusable medical equipment. -Ability to collaborate, communicate, and demonstrate customer service skills and interpersonal skills with all healthcare professional to ensure quality and continuity of care. -Ability to use basic computer systems and programs to record patient and endoscopic data, adhering to patient privacy and information security policies. -Ability to deliver patient care, including vital sign measurements and medical administration. -BLS certification required. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 0700-1630 Compressed/Flexible:Yes Telework: Not Eligible

Requirements

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS a. Citizenship. Citizenship of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) b. Education or Experience. A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience. c. 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. d. Grandfathering Provision. The following is the standard grandfathering policy for all Title 38 Hybrid qualification standards. Some of these provisions may not apply to this occupation. Please carefully review the qualification standard to determine the specific education and/or licensure/certification/ registration requirements that apply to this occupation. e. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. f. English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-8 (Positions at this grade may be lead or non-supervisory with specialized advanced knowledge and assignments.) (a) Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the duties of the position to be filled. This would be experience which provided knowledge of advanced specialized gastroenterology procedures. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. KSAs 1, 2, 3, and 4 are appropriate for all positions at this level. KSA 5 is to be used as appropriate for the specific assignment. 1. Knowledge of complex gastroenterology procedures, such as ERCP with spy glass, ablation procedures, mucosal resection procedures, fine needle aspiration procedures and capsule studies. 2. Ability to provide briefings and orientations to hospital staff including physicians. 3. Knowledge of regulatory and advisory agencies such as Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA), American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), and applicable laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). 4. Knowledge of medical terminology related to GI and biliary systems used to identify pathology or for specimen identification and procedure documentation and knowledge of advanced anatomy and physiology to recognize obvious abnormalities during procedures. 5. Ability to provide staff development and training. Certification. No certification is required; however, it is desirable that employees at this level have SGNA core level one and two certifications (BLS and ACLS). References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/54 PART II APPENDIX G27 Physical Requirements: Work is active; position requires lifting up to 25 pounds; moving; operating and handling equipment; assisting patients with standing and transfers; standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Boise VA Medical Center 500 West Fort Street Boise, ID 83702 US
• Name: Yolanda Gallegos
• Phone: (208) 422-1000 X7394
• Email: [email protected]