Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesia)
Location: Cl! eveland Ohio
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesia) right now, this job will be placed in Ohio. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1004727
Our Mission: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans". How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will ha! ve a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only ! is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is a 673-bed tertiary healthcare facility which provides care to over 100,000 veterans in northern Ohio. We provide care through our main medical facility at the Wade Park campus, 13 community based outpatient clinics, and 3 vet centers. The medical center has been recognized for more programs of excellence than any other Veterans Affairs Medical Center. These programs of excellence include: Open Heart Surgery, Care of the Seriously Mentally Ill, Geriatric Evaluation and Management, Substance Abuse Care, Spinal Cord Injury Care, Medical Care of the Homeless, Domiciliary Care of the Homeless, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Advance Platform Technology, Primary Care Education, and Patient-Centered Specialty Care Educ! ation. We are a teaching hospital providing a full range of patient care services to Veterans with state-of-the art technology as well as medical education and research. Our main campus in Cleveland, Ohio has a full service ER for both general acute care and psychiatric care and a comprehensive reference clinical laboratory. With us, you will find a challenging, yet rewarding career experience.
NOTE: A Professional Standard Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be placed in that specific grade. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
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. TRAVEL REQUIRED
Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citize! nship.
Occupational physical may be required.
English Language ! Proficiency.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation. DUTIES:
The Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recruiting for a Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesia). The Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesia) will function in Anesthesiology Service. The Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesia) duties include:
Providing assistance to anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists (CRNA) during anesthesia procedures.
Connecting, operating and troubleshooting invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment (e.g. arterial pressure monitors), anesthesia machines, intubation bronchoscopes, blood gas analyzers, patient record systems (CompuRecord/PICIS/etc.), peripheral nerve stimulators and ultra-sonic scanning devices.
Preparing and administering medication as directed by the attending physician.
Performing room turnovers; cleaning monitors, anesthesia machine an! d carts.
Preparing room setup for next cases for all complexity of surgical cases.
Maintaining anesthesia workroom in an orderly fashion.
Utilizing principles of sterilization when disinfecting equipment and handling supplies used by the Anesthesia Service.
Conferring and collaborating with lead technicians, CRNAs and attending physicians on more difficult issues.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Basic Requirements
Citizenship : Citizenship of the United States.
Licensure or Certification : Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it is desirable at the GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills and abilities.
English Proficiency : Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with Title 38 of the United States Code! .
Grade Requirements
To qualify at the GS-6 level: Experience : At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. This would be experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to aid anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in anesthetic procedures , laryngeal mask anesthesia and monitoring anesthesia care under close supervision.
To qualify at the GS-7 level:
Experience : At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. This would be experience which demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities to assist anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in routine anesthetic procedures under general supervision and connecting and operating non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring! equipment, blood and fluid warmers (e.g. Hot Line and Ranger) and patient warming devices (e.g., Bair Hugger).
To qualify at the GS-8 level:
Experience : At least 1 year experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. This would be experience which demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities to assist anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in difficult anesthetic procedures under minimal supervision, connecting and operating invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment (e.g. arterial pressure monitors), anesthesia machines, ventilators, intubation bronchoscopes, and ultrasonic scanning devices, preparing and administering medications as directed by the attending physician assisting and mentoring and training lower graded technicians, nurses, medical students and anesthesia residents on anesthesia technology proced! ures.
Preferred Certification : Basic Life Support certifica! tion is desirable. Training which does not result in official certification does not meet this definition.
References : All qualification standards can be located VA Handbook 5005 ( http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc ). Also available in the local Human Resources Office.
Physical Requirements : The Physical Requirements of this position are concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and may include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
When describing your experience please include your title, duties performed, and dates of employment (month/year).
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. You can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlemen! t to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please v! isit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs) based on your application for this position.
Knowledge of correct use of non-invasive patient monitoring equipment specific to anesthesiology.
Knowledge of basic electrocardiography (EKG).
Skill and ability to troubleshoot equipment, often while patient is anesthetized.
Skill and ability to maintain sterility during procedures.
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.
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. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill addi! tional vacancies. OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Except! ed Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This job starts available on: Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:43:47 GMT