The Medical Instrument Technician - Anesthesia (MIT) is assigned to the Portland VA Health Care System, Operative Care Division. The MIT perform logistical and technical support to anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists maintaining anesthesiology supplies and equipment, set-up anesthetizing locations and operate, monitor, and collect date from anesthesia related equipment. The MIT Anesthesia at this level performs difficult and responsible anesthesia technology duties with considerable latitude for exercise of independent judgement. The MIT may perform clinical laboratory tests for the unit (i.e., blood gas, activated clotting time and glucose) or perform more difficult equipment repairs. The MIT may also participate in large-vessel cannulations (with subsequent monitoring) characterist