Medical Instrument Technician (Endoscopy / GI)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Instrument Technician (Endoscopy / GI)

Description

Support the GI procedure team by handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during diagnostic and treatment procedures, including scope reprocessing. Coordinate GI-related procedures, reprocess endoscopes (sterilization, leak checks, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs), prepare procedural rooms, and ensure monitoring equipment is functioning and calibrated to support patient stability. Record patient and endoscopic data using basic computer systems while maintaining compliance with safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate special GI/MIT-related procedures

• Sterilize endoscopes; check for leaks; perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on GI equipment

• Anticipate needs of the physician and/or registered nurse during procedures and maintain sustained concentration

• Position patients for examinations or treatments

• Prepare procedural rooms for GI endoscopic procedures

• Evaluate functioning and calibration of monitoring equipment used during procedures

• Maintain inventory of supplies; place orders and follow up to obtain deficient items

• Use basic computer systems/programs to record patient and endoscopic data

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficient in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Pass pre-employment physical examination

• Complete VA online onboarding and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements (REAL ID compliance effective May 7, 2025)

• Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation required

• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959

• At least 1 year of comparable experience performing endoscopic equipment and procedures

• Knowledge of endoscopic equipment and its use in basic and complex endoscopic procedures

• Knowledge of GI anatomy and physiology; ability to recognize and report obvious abnormalities during procedures

• Ability to assist physicians with specialized, complex procedures

• Knowledge of universal precautions and disinfection techniques; follow SOPs to clean reusable medical equipment (RME)

• Ability to collaborate and communicate with healthcare professionals with strong interpersonal/customer service skills

• Ability to use basic computer systems/programs to record patient and endoscopic data while following privacy and information security policies

• Ability to deliver patient care, including vital sign measurements and medication administration

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal benefits package (eligibility depends on position type)