The incumbent functions as the Medical Instrument Technician for the Anesthesia Service in Bay Pines VA Medical Center, and as such is responsible to provide anesthesia support services throughout the Medical Center in conjunction with surgical and diagnostic procedures requiring anesthesia. These services relate to assistance in patient care and the maintenance of equipment and supplies. The MIT is functioning at the full performance level.
Medical Instrument Tech (Anesthesia) Duties Include but not limited to: Be responsible for the setting up of the anesthesia machines in each Operating Suite and designated out-of-OR locations, prior to the beginning of the scheduled workday, including breathing circuits, all regular monitors, suction apparatus, and other disposable or re-cleanable apparatus that might be required Set up IV lines when needed, including infusion pumps, and set up all pressure bags and lines for specialty catheters, such as CVP, arterial, and PA catheters Assist the anesthesia professional with the application of patient monitoring, the positioning and protective padding of the patients, the calibration of fixed and portable monitors, and the insertion of invasive monitoring devices; knowledge of aseptic technique is required to provide aseptic hands-on assistance when necessary Be familiar with the operation and quality control procedures for certain laboratory equipment used in the operating room, such as the glucometer and i-STAT blood analyzer Assist the anesthesia professional during the performance of regional anesthesia, particularly neuraxial regional techniques and nerve block techniques that require needle localization by nerve stimulator and/or ultrasound Possess a knowledge of anesthesia equipment to provide proper maintenance, trouble-shoot problems, and make minor repairs, or independently secure the services of biomedical personnel for making repairs Be constantly aware of the need for ordering expendable and non-expendable supplies; keep the appropriate service line supervisor aware of equipment needs and inability to procure certain critical supplies Maintain established stock levels of all supplies and drugs normally stocked in each anesthesia machine, PYXIS, travel cart, and pre-op/PACU cart; this requires frequent monitoring of stock during the day and at the end of each daily operating schedule Adhere to the guidelines identified in Medical Center Policy for Reusable Medical Equipment (RME); follow established SOPs and checklists in the use, set-up, pre-cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all RME, as applicable; refer to the manufacturer's instructions for guidance when necessary; remove from use and initiate the process for repair of any equipment noted to be malfunctioning and report to the appropriate service line supervisor and Biomedical Engineering.
Maintain clean and safe Anesthesia Workrooms, keeping track of the equipment and supply inventories, in cooperation with the logistics technician assigned to the care area; alert all anesthesia professionals to supplies or equipment deficiencies that exist, until such deficiencies can be corrected Comply with all JCAHO requirements in the storing and securing of anesthesia equipment and supplies in the Workroom and in each operating room; comply with all OSHA requirements in handling and disposal of "sharps" and biohazardous waste.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00AM- 3:30PM Functional Statement #:20211F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO):Not Authorized
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anquinett.bledsoe@va.gov · 469-797-2135 X22135
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $55882 – $72644/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-14.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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