Medical Instrument Technician

Medical Instrument Technician

AKIVA AI

Long Beach, CA Job Details Full-time $135,000 - $312,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Tools provided Qualifications Electroencephalography RDCS Interventional radiology Spanish RCES Medical equipment sterilization Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Patient monitoring Fluoroscopy Ultrasound imaging Routine maintenance for instrumentation and control systems BLS Certification Cardiac catheterization Infection control Mid-level DoD experience ACLS Certification Cerner Electromyography Korean Vascular technology diagnostics Bachelor's degree RCIS Basic life support Quality control Patient care Microsoft Teams Tagalog Registered Vascular Technologist Echocardiography Continuous quality improvement (CQI) Productivity software Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) 1 year Instrument maintenance Communication skills Cath lab CPSGT Hospital experience

Full Job Description Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Donation matching Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Profit sharing Training & development Tuition assistance Vision insurance Wellness resources

Location:

Long Beach, California (Onsite)

Employment Type:

Contract (Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN) About

AKIVA AKIVA

is an AI-native engineering firm specializing in enterprise services, domain-specific solutions, and high-performance infrastructure from strategy through deployment. We build innovative systems that drive measurable results for commercial enterprises and government agencies. AKIVA is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Position Overview AKIVA is hiring Medical Instrument Technicians to operate and maintain the specialized diagnostic and therapeutic instrumentation that supports radiology, cardiology, and allied procedural services for the Veterans served by the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. This labor category aligns with the VA ICSP Medical Instrument Technician / Perfusionist definition (OPM series GS-0649). Typical assignments include cardiac catheterization lab support, diagnostic and vascular ultrasound, echocardiography, electroneurodiagnostics (EEG/EMG), and related imaging-adjacent procedural instrumentation. Technicians are matched to assignments based on specialty credentials and active task-order demand. Key Responsibilities Operate, calibrate, and maintain specialized medical instrumentation used in diagnostic imaging, therapeutic treatment, organ monitoring, and surgical or procedural support Prepare patients and equipment for procedures, verify identity using two identifiers, explain the procedure, and obtain informed consent as applicable Assist physicians and licensed providers during procedures by setting up sterile fields, managing contrast or therapeutic agents as authorized, and documenting procedural data Monitor patients during procedures for hemodynamic, respiratory, or neurologic changes and escalate clinical concerns to the supervising provider and nursing team Record measurements, tracings, and procedural observations accurately in CPRS, RIS, and specialty information systems (e.g., cath lab hemodynamic, echo, EEG, or perfusion records) Perform daily and periodic quality control on all assigned instrumentation; complete preventive maintenance checks and report defects through Biomedical Engineering Maintain supplies, sterile processing workflows, and par levels for the assigned suite or lab Comply with infection prevention, radiation safety (where applicable), HIPAA, the VA Privacy Act, VA record retention, and Talent Management System (TMS) training requirements Participate in accreditation readiness (Joint Commission, ACR/IAC as applicable), peer review, and continuous quality improvement Deliver patient-centered, Veteran-focused care with cultural humility and sensitivity to service-connected conditions Required Qualifications Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the specialization of the position, OR completion of coursework including at least 24 semester hours with at least 12 in a field directly related to the specialization (consistent with the

VA ICSP GS-0649

qualification standard and 42 CFR Part 75) Active specialty certification appropriate to the assignment (for example

RCIS/RCES

for cath lab;

ARDMS/RDCS/RVT

for echo/vascular ultrasound;

R. EEG T./R. EP T.

for electroneurodiagnostics; CCP for perfusion) Active California licensure or permit as required by the specialty (e.g., CA CRT for fluoroscopic cath lab support, if applicable) Minimum of one (1) year of hospital clinical experience in the assigned specialty Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS); ACLS required for cardiac catheterization, perfusion, and other invasive-procedure assignments Demonstrated proficiency with CPRS and specialty information systems relevant to the assignment Ability to obtain and maintain VA credentialing through VetPro and a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential Ability to pass a federal background investigation (minimum Tier 1 / NACI) and meet all VA immunization, TB screening, and occupational health requirements Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a patient-centered orientation Must be authorized to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications Prior experience at a VA Medical Center, DoD Military Treatment Facility, or Indian Health Service facility Dual specialty credentialing (e.g., RCIS + RCES;

RDCS + RVT

) Experience with interventional radiology or cardiac cath lab hemodynamic and angiographic systems Experience with CPRS, VistA Imaging, Cerner Millennium, or specialty cath lab / echo information systems (Mac-Lab, Witt, Xcelera, Syngo Dynamics) Bilingual ability in Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, or Korean Veteran status (AKIVA applies a Veteran hiring preference consistent with federal law) Two or more years of hospital clinical experience in the assigned specialty

Tools, Technologies & Frameworks Specialties:

Cardiac Cath Lab, Echocardiography, Vascular Ultrasound, Electroneurodiagnostics (EEG/EMG), Perfusion |

Imaging & Clinical Systems:

VA PACS, RIS, CPRS, VistA Imaging, Cerner Millennium, Mac-Lab/Witt, Xcelera, Syngo Dynamics |

Accreditation:

Joint Commission, ACR, IAC (as applicable), 42 CFR Part 75 |

Credentialing:

VetPro, PIV, BLS/ACLS, RCIS, RCES, ARDMS (RDCS/RVT), R.

EEG T., R. EP

T., CCP, California licensure/permits |

Productivity:

Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams What AKIVA Offers Professional development and skill-building opportunities Supportive management team with Veteran-owned company values Opportunity to work on impactful public sector engagements Long-term contract engagement with potential for extension AI productivity tools and training provided at no cost to employees Comprehensive Benefits Package 401(k) with generous company match Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Profit Sharing Join Our AI Innovation Network Interested in staying connected with AKIVA's AI initiatives, research, and opportunities? Join our AI Innovation Network here: https://www.akiva.com/ai-network Equal Employment Opportunity Statement AKIVA is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical disability, marital status, military and Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people within a qualified candidate pool. AKIVA is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).