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The Anesthesia Medical Instrument Technician (GS-0649-8) provides comprehensive logistical and technical support to anesthesia personnel during routine and complex procedures. The incumbent is responsible for preparing, operating, and maintaining anesthesia equipment and related supplies for procedures requiring both invasive and non-invasive monitoring. Duties include assembly, disassembly, cleaning, sterilization, calibration, and troubleshooting of anesthesia equipment. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesiology) duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: * Demonstrates advanced knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, particularly cardiac and pulmonary systems, as well as basic electrocardiography (EKG). * Proficiency in medical terminology is essential for interpreting anesthesia provider orders and assisting with documentation of hemodynamic data. * Interacts appropriately with patients during anesthetic procedures and applies established infection control practices to prevent transmission of pathogens. This includes strict adherence to sterile techniques when handling and maintaining sterile equipment during procedures. * Possesses comprehensive knowledge of anesthesia equipment operation, calibration, and functionality, as well as the supplies and instruments required for routine and complex anesthetic procedures in inpatient settings. * Responsibilities include preparing, cleaning, and stocking anesthesia carts and machines, maintaining accurate inventory of invasive and non-invasive monitoring equipment, and ensuring availability of supplies and medications for the most challenging anesthetic cases. * Demonstrates skill in troubleshooting anesthesia equipment, often while the patient is anesthetized, and accurately interprets arterial pressure waveforms to distinguish normal from abnormal patterns, identify artifacts, and promptly alert anesthesia providers to potential life-threatening situations. * Responsible for managing, setting up, and maintaining reusable medical equipment (RME) in accordance with VA standards and infection control guidelines. * Ensures proper use, reprocessing, and functionality of anesthesia-related equipment and supplies. This includes accurate calibration and operation of non-invasive patient monitoring systems and the ability to identify and utilize anesthesia supplies appropriate for routine and complex procedures. * Assists anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) during anesthetic procedures under general supervision, exercising independent judgment in technical duties to support safe and effective patient care. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Telework: Not eligible for telework Functional Statement #:30244F Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional