Medical Instrument Tech (GI)
Summary The incumbent will function as an integral member of the GI team during procedures of the gastrointestinal tractGastroenterology (GI) Technicians assist the practitioner in endoscopic procedures, such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and endoscopic ultrasoundThe technicians ensure proper performance of equipment, set up equipment, and reprocess endoscopic reusable medical equipment (RME) POSITION CAN BE FILLED WITH LPN Responsibilities Non-supervisory GI technicians may have assignments that because of the nature of the duties, substantially exceed the full performance levelThey assist with the most highly complex procedures such as mucosal resection and ablation, fine needle aspiration, and double balloon colonoscopy, using a variety of highly complex ancillary equipmentThey train technicians and other staff to assist with endoscopic procedures; may assist with daily assignments of technicians, procedural room assignments, and ordering of specialty equipmentThey may trial new equipment and coordinate major repairs or installation of equipment with vendors and other facility departments; arrange vendor training and other educational in-services for the endoscopy staffThey may serve on GI related committees, incorporating practice improvement measures- Secures patients' confidence/cooperation during proceduresExplains the endoscopy procedure within technician's scopeAnswers patients' questions during proceduresPosition patients for desired results and cushions and shields patients as appropriateVaries procedure or position to adjust to patients' medical conditionPer local policy, may administer medications under close supervision and direction of physicianOperates and maintains medical instruments and equipment for diagnostic and treatment procedures- Determines technical factors, sets controls and operates equipment and instrumentsSets up and adjusts specialized endoscopic equipment with multiple features that requires precise patient positioning to operate correctlySelects and sets technical factors for invasive endoscopic proceduresSets equipment parameters based on the patients' diagnosis or specific and/or individualized testing criteriaMake precise adjustments to clarify readings and measurementsAssists in the performance or independently performs invasive proceduresUses practical knowledge of the location and function of major body organs and structures related to the gastrointestinal systemAssists during procedures by monitoring patient's conditionRecognizes deviations in patient's condition with input from clinician or RN and takes appropriate action- Operates endoscopy equipment and assists medical staff with or performs diagnostic procedures used to diagnose medical conditionsPerforms the full range of complex endoscopic procedures using specialized endoscopic equipment that requires precise adjustments to respond to individual patient conditions or test sequencesSets up all equipment, accessories, or supplies- Performs diagnostic tests and procedures by performing a range of diagnostic support duties such as taking, recording, and reporting to appropriate personnel deviations in vital signs, taking specimens, labeling specimens for the laboratoryArranges and passes medical instruments and materials to medical/health professional for a variety of diagnostic tests and proceduresUses hot and cold packs, changes sterile dressings, cares for patients, and sets up and gives treatments that requires auxiliary equipmentPerforms the full range of complex procedures and examinations for which endoscopic procedures involve delicate and exacting steps, the instrumentation is elaborate and complex, and the settings and measurements are very fineDocuments direct patient care duties and patient safetyWork Schedule:
Monday-Friday 4 10 hour shifts either 7:
00am-5:
30pm or 8:
00am- 6:
30pm Compressed/Flexible:
Available Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #:
000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.SCitizen to apply for this jobAll applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointmentApplicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VASelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959Must be proficient in written and spoken EnglishYou may be required to serve a probationary periodSubject to background/security investigationSelected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding processMust pass pre-employment physical examinationParticipation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for detailseVERIFY Statement Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification checkTo learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Qualifications Basic Requirements:
aCitizenshipCitizenship 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.) bEducationThere are no specific educational requirements for this occupationEducation may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levelsSee the grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutionscLicensure or CertificationLicensure 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 abilitiesFor 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/RegistrationsFor all specialties identified in this standard, Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirableTraining which does not result in official certification does not meet this definitiondPhysical RequirementsSee VA Directive and Handbook 5019eEnglish Language ProficiencyMedical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part Grade Determinations:
GS-8 (Positions at this grade may be lead or non-supervisory with specialized advanced knowledge and assignments.) (a) ExperienceAt 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 filledThis would be experience which provided knowledge of advanced specialized gastroenterology proceduresIn addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk ( ):
1Knowledge of complex gastroenterology procedures, such as ERCP with spy glass, ablation procedures, mucosal resection procedures, fine needle aspiration procedures and capsule studies2Ability to provide briefings and orientations to hospital staff including physicians3Knowledge 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)4Knowledge 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 5Ability to provide staff development and training(c) CertificationNo certification is required; however, it is desirable that employees at this level have SGNA core level one and two certifications (BLS and ACLS)(d) AssignmentsFor all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time1Advanced GI TechnicianNon-supervisory GI technicians may have assignments that because of the nature of the duties, substantially exceed the full performance levelThey assist with the most highly complex procedures such as mucosal resection and ablation, fine needle aspiration, and double balloon colonoscopy, using a variety of highly complex ancillary equipmentThey train technicians and other staff to assist with endoscopic procedures; may assist with daily assignments of technicians, procedural room assignments, and ordering of specialty equipmentThey may trial new equipment and coordinate major repairs or installation of equipment with vendors and other facility departments; arrange vendor training and other educational in-services for the endoscopy staffThey may serve on GI related committees, incorporating practice improvement measuresPreferred
Experience:
Procedural experience preferred References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/54 PART II APPENDIX G27 Education IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on educationNote:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.SDepartment of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employmentYou 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 educationFor further information, visit:
https:
//sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employeeSelected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experienceThis credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leaveSuch credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteedThis job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacanciesThis position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive statusVA encourages persons with disabilities to applyThe health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authorityPursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy)VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locationsIf selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start dateThe agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation processIf you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Recommended Skills Administration Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Anatomy Basic Life Support Consulting Finance Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3n7s7719x6mb292jsj', 'ExternalApply-j3n7s7719x6mb292jsj'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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Monday-Friday 4 10 hour shifts either 7:
00am-5:
30pm or 8:
00am- 6:
30pm Compressed/Flexible:
Available Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #:
000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.SCitizen to apply for this jobAll applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointmentApplicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VASelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959Must be proficient in written and spoken EnglishYou may be required to serve a probationary periodSubject to background/security investigationSelected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding processMust pass pre-employment physical examinationParticipation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for detailseVERIFY Statement Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification checkTo learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Qualifications Basic Requirements:
aCitizenshipCitizenship 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.) bEducationThere are no specific educational requirements for this occupationEducation may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levelsSee the grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutionscLicensure or CertificationLicensure 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 abilitiesFor 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/RegistrationsFor all specialties identified in this standard, Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirableTraining which does not result in official certification does not meet this definitiondPhysical RequirementsSee VA Directive and Handbook 5019eEnglish Language ProficiencyMedical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part Grade Determinations:
GS-8 (Positions at this grade may be lead or non-supervisory with specialized advanced knowledge and assignments.) (a) ExperienceAt 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 filledThis would be experience which provided knowledge of advanced specialized gastroenterology proceduresIn addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk ( ):
1Knowledge of complex gastroenterology procedures, such as ERCP with spy glass, ablation procedures, mucosal resection procedures, fine needle aspiration procedures and capsule studies2Ability to provide briefings and orientations to hospital staff including physicians3Knowledge 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)4Knowledge 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 5Ability to provide staff development and training(c) CertificationNo certification is required; however, it is desirable that employees at this level have SGNA core level one and two certifications (BLS and ACLS)(d) AssignmentsFor all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time1Advanced GI TechnicianNon-supervisory GI technicians may have assignments that because of the nature of the duties, substantially exceed the full performance levelThey assist with the most highly complex procedures such as mucosal resection and ablation, fine needle aspiration, and double balloon colonoscopy, using a variety of highly complex ancillary equipmentThey train technicians and other staff to assist with endoscopic procedures; may assist with daily assignments of technicians, procedural room assignments, and ordering of specialty equipmentThey may trial new equipment and coordinate major repairs or installation of equipment with vendors and other facility departments; arrange vendor training and other educational in-services for the endoscopy staffThey may serve on GI related committees, incorporating practice improvement measuresPreferred
Experience:
Procedural experience preferred References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/54 PART II APPENDIX G27 Education IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on educationNote:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.SDepartment of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employmentYou 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 educationFor further information, visit:
https:
//sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employeeSelected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experienceThis credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leaveSuch credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteedThis job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacanciesThis position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive statusVA encourages persons with disabilities to applyThe health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authorityPursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy)VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locationsIf selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start dateThe agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation processIf you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Recommended Skills Administration Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Anatomy Basic Life Support Consulting Finance Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3n7s7719x6mb292jsj', 'ExternalApply-j3n7s7719x6mb292jsj'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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