Health Technician (Anesthesia)

Duties
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• Independently set up anesthesia equipment in each operating room prior to the beginning of the scheduled OR day as well as between cases during the day.
• Assist in total preparation for major cases, assembling IV solutions, preparing operating room with appropriate anesthetic equipment and monitoring devices.
• Assisting with insertion of Swan-Ganz catheters, radial artery lines, and assisting with insertion of peripheral IVs.
• Removal and cleaning of all special and reusable equipment after completion of case.
• Participating in the pre-cleaning, cleaning, Sterile Processing Program and high-level disinfection reprocessing processes, and restocking for bronchoscopes, TEE probes, and ultrasound machines.
• Maintain a constant inventory of medications, intravenous solutions, inhalation anesthetic agents and other expendable or reusable supplies to ensure that these items are adequately stocked.
• Respond to remote areas of the medical center within a timely manner to include but not limited to medical emergencies, diagnostic radiology suites and out of the OR anesthesia sites.
• Responsible for anesthetic delivery systems.
• Use monitoring devices, central nervous systems, Intracranial pressure, Modified EEG.
• Use Cardiovascular systems including Electrocardiogram, Arterial pressure, Noninvasive blood pressure, Central venous pressure, Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring/Sv02, Cardiac output, Doppler.
• Use airway/pulmonary monitoring systems including Capnography/gas analysis, Pulse oximetry, Blood gas analysis, Peripheral nerve stimulator, Temperature monitoring.
• Use a variety of other equipment systems such as Fluid/blood warmers, Forced air warming, Heat and moisture exchanger, Blood salvaging devices, Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Ultrasound.
• Use Lab equipment - Thromboelastogram (TEG), Glucometer, ABG, etc.
• Use and operate the auto transfusion machine (cell saver) and related equipment in both scheduled and emergent surgical cases.
• Assist in the operating room accreditation process for Joint Commission and any other inspections and surveys.
• Execute, store and retrieve electronic documents and files using software, such as Microsoft Word and EXCEL, as well as other PC software.
• Learn setup and troubleshooting of the MHS Genesis system for the anesthesia intraoperative record and connections to anesthesia machines and vital signs monitors.
• Prepare transport monitors for patient transport, including ICU transfers and transfers from offsite anesthesia locations.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Required to be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster), the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document .

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes, 1). Ordering, stocking, and maintaining medical supplies; 2). Assisting with equipment set-up, use of equipment, and turnover done before, during and following surgery; and 3). Assisting with techniques and procedures used in preparing and administering anesthetic agents to patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

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EDUCATION: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Anesthesia Technician.

OR

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ .

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Incumbent will be exposed frequently to high levels of radiation from diagnostic radiology equipment in the execution of their duties and will be required to undergo preventive medicine screening for and wear at thermoluminescent device (TLD) to monitor their exposure to radiation.