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Lead Medical Instrument Technician - Gastroenterology (GI)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 43 days ago
On-site Phoenix, AZ $58K – $76K Apply by Aug 7, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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The Lead Medical Instrument Technician assists and supports the Supervisor Medical Instrument Technician in the daily activity of all support staff of the Gastroenterology Department. When Supervisor Medical Instrument Technicians is absent the Lead Medical Instrument Technician is responsible for duties to instruct staff. The Incumbent must plan, organize, administer, and direct the daily activities of the GI Lab Procedure Clinic.
What You'll Do
- →30 Day Hiring Model The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection.
- →This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions.
- →Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty.
- →What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration.
- →Quick Interviews & References HR may arrange interviews and will request references within 3-5 days after being referred to the hiring manager.
- →Streamlined Pre-Employment Requirements: Following a tentative offer, applicants should be prepared to complete required steps, such as fingerprinting and background check, credentialing, and medical examination within 3 days of the offer.
- →Clear and Timely Communication: Applicants will receive clear communication at key milestones, including referral, tentative offer, and onboarding instructions.
- →After meeting pre-employment requirements, candidates will receive a final job offer and start date.
- →Onboarding tasks may continue after starting, with HR ensuring timely completion for a smooth transition into VA service.
- →If selected, applicants should be prepared to come onboard within 30 days of the announcement closing.
- →Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide support to the clinical staff, physicians, and nurses in Endoscopy Suite.
- →Effective interaction with the endoscopy team, SPS staff, laboratory staff, inpatient and operating room staff, Clinical Manager and administrative staff, etc. is a key component in the provision of high-quality patient care.
- →This position will include on-call responsibilities that commence on the first business day of the work week and ends on the first business day of the following work week.
- →Provides knowledge of complex gastroenterology and pulmonary procedures such as mucosal resection and ablation, fine needle aspiration, and double balloon colonoscopy, using a variety of highly complex ancillary equipment.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 7a5d8698-020c-47ab-8792-35771d1bd7f8
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