Medical Instrument Technician (Anesthesia)

Summary The incumbent in this position, located at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL. The incumbent is primarily responsible for the set-up, maintenance, and calibration of anesthesia equipment. Cleaning, restocking, and supplying management of anesthesia carts. Ensure that the preparation and maintenance of the Anesthesia flexible bronchoscopes, TEE probes, and other anesthesia scopes are in good working order. Set up of IV's, arterial and central lines. Responsibilities Major duties: Calibrate, operate and maintain the diverse physiological monitoring devices which are used to observe and record vital patient parameters, including temperature, ECG, EEG, direct intravascular and intracardiac pressures, cardiac output and respiratory gas levels. Maintain the anesthesia carts, a constant inventory of the medication, intravenous solutions, inhalation anesthetic agents, endotracheal tubes and many other expendable supplies required by the Anesthesiology Service. Assist the physician in draping and positioning of patients during spinal, epidural and regional block procedures. Ensure correct anesthesia equipment and necessary supplies are available for each anesthetic procedure. Ensure proper decontamination procedures when cleaning equipment or preparing reu00adusable devices for sterilization. Prevent patient cross-contamination or the spread of nosocomial infections. Use aseptic technique when assembling sterile monitory systems or assisting the anesthesiologist. Assist with training on the Anesthesia Record Keeping System (ARK) system for providers and ancillary personnel. Manage anesthesia supply inventory and ensures appropriate level of stock consistent with department demand. Maintains sterile supplies within the expiration date. Initiate contact with Pharmacy/Procurement to determine options for obtaining needed pharmaceuticals. Maintain awareness of funds available in the Anesthesia budget. Maintenance of confidentiality of patient/employee information, electronic and print. Additional duties or tasks may be assigned by leadership to ensure efficient daily operations. Work Schedule: 07:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday Telework: not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 537-01576-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical 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

Created: 2026-02-16