Medical Instrument Technician - Anesthesia
Location: Reno Nevada
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at present recruited Medical Instrument Technician - Anesthesia right now, this career will be placed in Nevada. For detail informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):
944799
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
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 employee, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have 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.
VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.
The individual selected for this position will be responsible for performing as an Anesthesia Technician in the Operating Room (OR).
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vac! areers.va.gov
Special Employment Consideration:
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination-Designated and/or random drug testing
English language proficiency
Background and/or security investigation
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - Incomplete packages will be rated INELIGIBLE
DUTIES:
The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) Anesthesia Technician will perform administrative, technical, and clinical work to support the Anesthesia and Perioperative Units. The Anesthesia Technician assists anesthesiologists in difficult anesthetic procedures under minimal supervision. The Anesthesia Technician will connect and operate invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment (e.g., arterial pressure monitors), anesthesia machines, ventilators, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasound scanning devices. The Anesthesia Technician prepares medications as directed by the attending physician! . The Anesthesia Technician will mentor and train lower graded technicians, nurses, medical students, and anesthesia residents on anesthesia technology procedures and assist the supervisor/manager with quality control and performance improvement activities. The Anesthesia Technician will exercise a high degree of independent judgment in anesthesia technology duties.
Salary:
To be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.
Appointment Information:
The candidate selected for this vacancy may be appointed into a temporary position, not to exceed one year and one day, pending completion of the pay setting/ boarding process.
Relocation/Recruitment incentive has not been approved for this position
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, must be willing/able to take call
This position is covered by the bargaining uni! t
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Citizen of the United States
Meet the physical standards depicted in VA Directive and Handbook 5019
Must be proficient in spoken and written English
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS) is preferred. Incumbent will be required to obtain (and maintain) BLS certification within six months following entry on duty.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must possess at least 1 year experience comparable to the next lower grade (i.e. GS-06).
Specialized experience is defined as: The Anesthesia Technician at this level assists anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in routine anesthetic procedures under general supervision. The technician will connect and operate non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, blood and fluid warmers (e.g., Hot Line and Ranger) and patient warming devices (e.g., Bair Hugger). The technician will exercise moderate independent judgment in anes! thesia technology duties.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
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.
To qualify at the GS-08 level, applicants must possess at least 1 year experience comparable to the next lower grade (i.e. GS-07).
Specialized experience is defined as: The Anesthesia Technician at this level assists anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in difficult anesthetic procedures under minimal supervision. The technician will connect and operate invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment (e.g., arterial pressure monitors), ! anesthesia machines, ventilators, intubation bronchoscopes, and ultraso! nic scanning devices. Technicians prepare and administer medications as directed by the attending physician. They mentor and train lower graded technicians, nurses, medical students, and anesthesia residents on anesthesia technology procedures and 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.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Physical Requirements:
This position will require the transporting, lifting, and positioning of patients. It also requires the ability to move equpiment to include pushing and pulling of carts, carrying of ojbects, prolonged walking and standing and stocking supplies for Anesthesia and the Operating Room.
References:
VA Handbook 5005/54, Part II, Appendix G27, Medical Instrument Technician Qualification Standard, dated June 2012
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:! Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recogni! zed by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants 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.
Veterans' Preference:
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 mo! ther 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 entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
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.
BENEFITS:
Work! ing for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benef! its 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
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This career starts available on: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 07:36:48 GMT