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The Kansas City VA Medical Center is seeking three highly qualified Medical Instrument Technicians (Gastroenterology) to work in our Medical Subspecialty Service Line. This position is located within the Gastroenterology (GI) Suite at the Kansas City Veterans Administration Medical Center. The GI Endoscopy suite is responsible for providing high quality comprehensive care to all veterans that require elective & emergent invasive GI procedures.
Learn more about this agency02/08/2019 to 04/01/2019
$30,036 - $54,113 per year
GS 4 - 7
3 vacancies in the following location:
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
7
No
Yes
CBDA-10411320-19-MSSC-ACH
523953700
The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) is responsible for the overall technical management of the GI suite. Technical skills vary from preliminary cleaning of instruments to a high level of competency in the function and operation of sophisticated computerized video endoscopic instruments and fluoroscopes. Patient teaching occurs in both pre- and post-procedural settings. The technician must be able to adapt quickly to unusual and emergent situations or special request of the physicians for completion of the procedures.
The MIT performs and assists in diagnostic examinations. Procedures include, but are not limited to: Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, Enteroscopy, EUS, Paracentesis, Peg Tube placements (removal), Smart pills, Dilation, Manometry, Bronchoscopy, EBUS, and ERCP. The MIT educates/instructs the patient in the procedure to be performed and takes part in the post-procedure care of the patient. The MIT works with state of the art technology. Assists with scheduling and coordinating special procedures, preparation and logistics of patients and operation and maintenance of bio-medical equipment including video endoscopes, state of the art laser and fluoroscopy diagnostic equipment. Prepares the procedure room for the performance of GI endoscopic procedures under the direction of the Endoscopist, Nurse Manager and Charge Nurse assisting with procedures with minimal supervision. Serves as an integral part of the endoscopy team of physicians, nurses and technicians in the performance of endoscopic procedures (with and without endoscopic therapeutics). Responsible for high level disinfection of endoscopes, leak checks of all scopes, preventive maintenance and minor repairs of all equipment. Cleans and hecks-laser fibers. Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and places orders as well as follows through on obtaining any deficient supplies/equipment. Attends and participates in endoscopy staff meetings. When not assisting in diagnostic procedures the Medical Instrument Technician is expected to answer phones, assist in the recovery/pre-operative area, restock, and general administrative functions, and data entry skills.
Work Schedule: Varied Day Shift with On-Call hours
Functional Statement Title/#: Medical Instrument Technician (Gastroenterology)
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required.
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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.
Physical Requirements:High levels of energy and stamina are needed to cope with the demands of a rigorous job. While performing duties of this job the Endoscopy Technician is frequently required to stand, walk, bend and reach. Good strength and well developed musculoskeletal function are necessary for occasional lifting and positioning or transfer of patients who are sedated. Highly refined dexterity is necessary to handle demands of highly sophisticated procedures and equipment. Excellent visual skills are necessary for evaluation of clinical status of patients and adequacy of small biopsy specimens. Must be able to lift and/or move over 50 pounds. Incumbent must have good manual dexterity and keyboarding skills. Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Must be able to view and read information on computer screens.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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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.
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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 04/01/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10411320.
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