Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician (Vascular & Abdomen)

Veterans Health Administration; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Jackson, MS seeks a Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) to independently perform diagnostic and vascular ultrasound examinations and schedule patients for imaging studies. The role requires coordinating with radiologists and interpreting physicians to highlight significant abnormalities during procedures.

The incumbent will also train staff, maintain ultrasound records and logs, and ensure quality assurance in the ultrasound suite to support

Qualifications

• Independently performs Diagnostic Ultrasounds and Vascular Ultrasounds.
• Schedules patients for examinations and maintains ultrasound records.
• Advises interpreting physician of significant abnormalities during examinations.

Responsibilities

• Advises radiologists or referring physicians of significant abnormalities requiring immediate attention during examination.
• Performs ultrasound examinations of the abdomen, neck, chest, and extremities to acquire high quality diagnostic images.
• Maintains ultrasound logs, patient schedules, and RIS/CPRS registrations; ensures accurate records.

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Jackson, MS seeks a Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) to independently perform diagnostic and vascular ultrasound examinations and schedule patients for imaging studies. The role requires coordinating with radiologists and interpreting physicians to highlight significant abnormalities during procedures.

The incumbent will also train staff, maintain ultrasound records and logs, and ensure quality assurance in the ultrasound suite to support