Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician | Patient-Centered Imaging

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Federal employee benefits (health/ret)

Job summary

The Oklahoma City VA Health Care System is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) at Fort Sill - OK. The role involves performing a range of sonography examinations, preparing patients and equipment, and maintaining strict infection control and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include collaboration with radiologists, preparing requisitions, and ensuring exam quality across abdominal, pelvic, vascular, and soft tissue studies.

Qualifications

• Experience performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
• Ability to prepare exam rooms and ultrasound equipment per protocols.
• Capability to communicate with patients and explain procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct routine and complex sonography examinations per infection control and safety protocols.
• Ensure room is stocked and ready each day.
• Assist radiologist with procedures such as biopsies using sterile technique.
• Evaluate contraindications and patient preparation for examinations.
• Communicate findings and significant issues to radiologist or physician.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient safety

Interpreting anatomy

Communication with radiologist

Job description

The Oklahoma City VA Health Care System is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) at Fort Sill - OK. The role involves performing a range of sonography examinations, preparing patients and equipment, and maintaining strict infection control and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include collaboration with radiologists, preparing requisitions, and ensuring exam quality across abdominal, pelvic, vascular, and soft tissue studies.