Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician (MIT) – Sonography Expert

Veterans Health Administration; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration facility seeks an intermittent Medical Instrument Technician (MIT), Diagnostic Ultrasound, to perform ultrasound examinations across body areas under supervision and to support radiology staff with diagnostic imaging procedures.

Qualifications emphasize knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and ultrasound physics; the role requires strong patient communication and precise operation of ultrasound equipment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy to interpret physician requests for ultrasonography.
• Knowledge of tissue harmonics and soundwave propagation to adjust TGC for image quality.
• Knowledge of velocity and frequency of soundwaves and their physical properties.
• Ability to set up and adjust ultrasound equipment to meet examination conditions and to operate it for routine procedures.
• Ability to interact with patients, explain procedures and position the patient.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

TGC adjustment

Doppler imaging

Physics of sound

Ultrasound equipment setup

Patient communication

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration facility seeks an intermittent Medical Instrument Technician (MIT), Diagnostic Ultrasound, to perform ultrasound examinations across body areas under supervision and to support radiology staff with diagnostic imaging procedures.

Qualifications emphasize knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and ultrasound physics; the role requires strong patient communication and precise operation of ultrasound equipment.