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The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT)(Anesthesia) works in the Anesthesia Service, Operative Care Division, VHAPORHCS. They 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.
03/13/2025 to 03/20/2025
$65,846 - $85,598 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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CBSV-12709624-25-AH
833613800
Open Only to Portland VA Health Care System Facility Permanent Employees.
Duties include but are not limited to:
a. Aid anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in anesthetic procedures such as regional; the technician will connect and operate non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, blood, and fluid warmers (e.g., Hot Line and Ranger) and patient warming devices (e.g., Bair Hugger) anesthesia (epidural and spinal), laryngeal mask anesthesia, and monitored anesthesia care. Assists anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in difficult anesthetic procedures under minimal supervision.
b. Mentors and trains lower grade technicians. Assists staff Anesthesiologists to train nurses, medical students, and anesthesia residents on VA anesthesia technology procedures and assist the supervisor/manager with quality control and performance improvement activities.
c. Sets up the anesthesia machines in each operating room prior to the start of the scheduled OR day, including correct breathing circuit apparatus, life support monitors, suction, airway gas monitors, medical gases and disposable or other appropriate equipment that may be required. An in- depth knowledge of Anesthesia machines, monitors, medical gas systems and breathing systems is required for first line trouble shooting.
d. Maintains standardized Anesthesia Carts, Emergency Airway Kits, Transplant cabinet supplies, Urgent/Emergent Anesthesia Cart, Latex Allergy Cart, Malignant Hyperthermia Cart, Gastroenterology cart, Bronchoscopy Cart and Pain Management Carts to assure that appropriate drugs and supplies are available to the anesthesia providers.
e. Assists and performs calibration of oxygen analyzers using piped O2. Any failure to calibrate must be checked in the same location with the working analyzer. Any subsequent failure to calibrate must be checked against tank 02. Any anesthesia machine that is found not to be dispensing an accurate FI02 must be removed from service.
f. Reviews the surgery schedule and confers with anesthesia providers to provide warming devices, IV lines, pressure lines, and specialty catheters, including CVP, arterial, and pulmonary catheters. Organizes airway management carts for bronchoscope or video scope procedures. Set up and calibrates equipment and obtains and calculate hemodynamic data when requested by cardiac anesthesiologist. Knowledge of numerous specialty catheters and their required disposable arrangement is required. g. Assist anesthesiologists in placement of pulmonary artery catheters, central venous catheters, and arterial lines. In-depth knowledge of anatomy, catheter placement, procedural complications and sterile technique is required to provide hands-on assistance. h. Assists anesthesia providers performing regional anesthesia on patients. Knowledge of regional practices and related equipment and pharmaceuticals is essential.
i. Removes all special and reusable material after each case. Disinfect and sterilize reusable scopes and Transesophageal Echo probes in accordance with Reusable Medical Equipment policies and Infection Control policies for the transmission of disease. This requires knowledge of decontamination and sterilization processes and procedures as well as their related equipment.
j. Perform routine maintenance and repair of equipment within scope of practice and the facilities capabilities.
k. Complete and maintain competency in Transfusion practices, Hemostasis Management System (HMS+) machine and Stat Lab equipment in accordance with the College of American Pathologist (CAP) and American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). Perform Stat laboratory test, ACT in the operating room. Maintains quality controls, equipment, and related documentation in accordance with CAP. Perform CAP surveys when required and submit documentation. Perform trouble shooting on all related lab equipment.
l. Responds during emergency anesthesia cases, supplying basic life support as directed, equipment, drugs, and all emergency related anesthesia requests. This requires an understanding of advanced life support algorithms, difficult airway procedures, drug requirements and the ability to provide a careful and thoughtful response to a wide variety of requests under stress, by a variety of providers in under pressure type situations.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 06:00-20:00, Will vary per needs of the service.
Compressed/Flexible:Not Approved
Telework: Not Approved
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Approved
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/20/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12709624.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/20/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12709624.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/833613800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.