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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.
10/19/2017 to 11/02/2017
$40,684 - $52,893 per year
GS 07
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
IN-18-2019605-CPP-BU
482376200
The Medical Instrument Technician (GI) is assigned to the Gastroenterology Procedural Department of the Outpatient Nursing Service, at the VA Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System, Omaha Campus. The GI Tech will functions as the primary person responsible for handling of instruments supplies, and equipment during GI procedures. The GI tech performs assigned duties of significant scope, complexity, and variety. The GI tech employs and adjusts techniques to accommodate such variables as limited patient mobility, variation in physical condition, or dimension of patients.
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
Physical Requirements:
Duties regularly require providing manual assistance in lifting and positioning patients, many of whom are in varying stages of consciousness. There are extensive periods of regular and recurring standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, reaching, and prolonged stretching to provide easy accessibility of instruments and supplies for the physician. The MIT must be dexterous in passing instruments to physicians and in a manner requiring little or no effort from the physician. Will be required to don personal protective equipment (gloves,mask,gown,shoecovers)whileassistingproceduresandreprocessingequipment.
Basic Requirements:
a. U.S. citizenship Citizenship of the United States
b.Licensure or Certification Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it is strongly desirable at the GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge skills and abilities.
c. English Language Proficiency Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Preferred Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Grade Determinations:
GS-7:
(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 proper performance of endoscopic equipment and procedures. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of endoscopic equipment and use in basic and complex endoscopic procedures.
2. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to the GI system, with ability to recognize and report obvious abnormalities during procedures.
3. Ability to assist physician with specialized, complex procedures.
4. Knowledge of universal precautions and disinfection techniques and ability to follow SOP's to clean reusable medical equipment (RME).
5. Ability to collaborate, communicate, and demonstrate customer service skills and interpersonal skills with all healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care.
6. Ability to use basic computer systems and programs to record patient and endoscopic data, adhering to patient privacy and information security policies.
7. Ability to deliver patient care, including vital sign measurements and medication administration.
(c) Certification. No certification is required; however, it is desirable that employees at this level have Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G27; Medical Instrument Technician Qualification Standard.
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.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521, requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, prior to assuming the position, annually while employed, and upon termination of employment. You may also be submit to post-employment restrictions.
This position does not require you to file a financial disclosure report.
As an employee of the Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System you will be required to participate in our seasonal influenza prevention program in accordance with VHA Directive 1192.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Other (VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations - See Link Below)
·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
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NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
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.
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The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, November 02, 2017 to receive consideration.
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