Medical Instrument Technician - Anesthesia
Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Description: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration is looking of Medical Instrument Technician - Anesthesia right now, this job will be ordered in New Hampshire. More complete informations about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The anesthesia technician assists anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in anesthetic procedures. The technician will connect and operate invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment (e.g., arterial pressure monitors), anesthesia machines, ventilators, intubation bronchoscopes, and ultrasonic scanning devices. Technicians prepare and administer medications as directed by the attending physician or CRNA. They assist the supervisor/manager with quality control and performance improvement activities. The technician will exercise a high degree of independent judgment in anesthesia technology duties to include the following:
Calibrate, operate, and maintain diverse physiological monitoring devices, blood chemistry analyzers and associated equipment
Maintain anesthesia cart inventory of medications, intravenous solutions, inhalation anesthetic agents, endotracheal tubes and other expendable supplies
Assist anesthesia provider(s) and perioperative care team with positioning of patients during procedures
Ensures that the correct anesthesia equipment and necessary supplies are available for each anesthetic procedure
Provides competent and reliable turn-over of operating room between scheduled procedures and utilizes proper decontamination procedures when cleaning equipment or preparing re-useable devices for sterilization Work Schedule: M-F 7am-3:30pm
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Basic Requirements :
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Spoken and written English language proficiency Preferred Experience: BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification is preferred
Grade Determinations :
For the GS-6 level, applicants should demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs):
1. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology (specifically cardiac and pulmonary).
2. Knowledge and application of safety and infection control processes.
3. Ability to serve as a circulating technician for supplies and to assist with documentation of hemodynamic patient data.
4. Knowledge of anesthesiology supplies and equipment appropriate to less complex anesthetic procedures, such as those found in Ambulatory Surgery.
For the GS-7 level, applicants should demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Knowledge of the fundamentals of standard equipment operation, calibration and function.
2. Knowledge of correct use of non-invasive patient monitoring equipment specific to anesthesiology.
3. Ability to appropriately interact with patients during anesthetic procedures.
4. Knowledge of anesthesiology supplies and equipment appropriate to routine anesthetic procedures, such as those found in typical inpatient settings.
For the GS-8 (full performance level) applicants should demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Knowledge of the correct use of invasive patient monitoring equipment specific to anesthesiology
2. Knowledge of basic electrocardiography (EKG)
3. Skill and ability to troubleshoot equipment, often while the patient is anesthetized
4. Skill and ability to maintain sterility during procedures
5. Knowledge and understanding of arterial pressure line wave forms including the ability to recognize and distinguish normal from abnormal, artifact from abnormality, and forewarn the physician or anesthetist of an impending life-threatening situation
6. Knowledge of anesthesiology supplies, medications, and equipment appropriate to more difficult anesthetic procedures such as those found in inpatient settings with more acutely ill patients
References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G27, GS-649 MEDICAL INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN - Qualification Standard, Appendix A, Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesia)
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-6 to GS-8. Physical Requirements: Work involves walking, bending, standing, lifting, and carrying items.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online on-boarding process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume
SF-50
VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search .
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's, documentation to support Veterans Preference or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
Cover Letter
10-2850c
Resume
SF-50
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .
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