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Lead Medical Instrument Technician (Gastroenterology)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Bay Pines, FL $56K – $73K Apply by Sep 24, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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The Lead Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) position is located in the Gastroenterology (GI Lab) Laboratory at the CW Bill Young Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida. The GI Lab MIT serves as a technical expert and will be responsible for answering questions for all staff on gastroenterology procedures and equipment. The position in non-supervisory but carries responsibility for workflow coordination, staff guidance, and technical oversight.
What You'll Do
- →Duties and responsibilities of the Lead Medical Instrument Technician (Gastroenterology) include, but are not limited to: The GI Lab Lead MIT at this level aids the physician in all aspects of gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and endoscopic ultrasound.
- →The GI Lab Lead MIT ensures proper performance of equipment, sets up equipment, reprocesses endoscopic reuseable medical equipment (RME), and assists in complex interventions.
- →The GI Lab Lead MIT will float to all areas as assigned by Nursing Leadership.
- →The GI Lab Lead MIT is responsible for participating within unit based and/or organizational level Shared Governance councils, utilizing clinical expertise, evidence-based practice, and knowledge to assist with finding solutions to problems or issues to improve the quality care provided to our veterans.
- →The Lead MIT collaborates closely with the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, and Gastroenterology Service Providers to ensure consistent operations, safety, and staff competency.
- →It is essential the GI Lab staff understand and adhere to the established policies regarding on-call shifts.
- →All members of the GI Lab On-Call Team are mandated to be in the facility within 60 minutes from the time the initial call was initiated.
- →It is necessary to work quickly whenever an emergency case is called, and the on-call personnel are needed.
- →The GI Lab Lead MIT collects, processes, and labels all specimens.
- →Must participate in on-call and emergency procedures.
- →The GI Lab Lead MIT will inventory and maintain par levels of specialty equipment for the GI Lab.
- →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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: 22117F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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
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