Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Birmingham (AL); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) to operate ultrasound equipment, generate high-quality images, and support radiologists and clinicians. The role emphasizes patient satisfaction and coordination with the clinical team in a fast-paced VA environment.

The position requires the ability to perform exams across multiple body areas, with desirable BCLS/ACLS certifications for higher grades.

Qualifikationen

• Experience performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations across multiple body areas.
• Ability to assist radiologists with biopsy procedures and, if needed, surgical procedures.
• Certification in BCLS/ACLS is desirable for higher levels.

Aufgaben

• Operate diagnostic ultrasonic scanning equipment to produce cross sectional and two dimensional images.
• Collaborate with radiologists, technologists, clinicians and staff to ensure quality control and efficient daily operations.
• Manage paperwork and computer records to support efficient patient care.
• Assist in biopsy procedures and, when required, surgical aspirations.

Kenntnisse

Ultrasound exams

Vascular studies

Biopsy assistance

Surgical assistance

Ausbildung

No specific education requirement

Jobbeschreibung

The Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) has normal duties of daily operation of standard and complex ultrasound equipment which includes paperwork and computer responsibilities in the Ultrasound areas. He/she works closely with the technologists, radiologists, clinicians, Chief Technologist, and clerical staff to assure optimum quality control, efficient coordination of daily activities, high quality diagnostic/therapeutic exam results, and patient satisfaction.

Diagnostic Ultrasound Technicians

operate diagnostic ultrasonic scanning equipment to produce cross sectional and two dimensional pictures of internal organs and body structures used to diagnose diseases and other medical conditions. Registration is offered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).

Basic Requirements

Citizenship

Citizenship of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)

Education

There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation. Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels. See the grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutions.

Licensure or Certification

Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. For certain functional areas at the higher levels or supervisory assignments, specific certifications appropriate to the specialty are indicated in this standard under "Titles and Certification/Registrations" .

English Language Proficiency

Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part.

Grandfathering Provision

• All persons employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date (June 7, 2012) of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and licensure or certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:
• Such employees in an occupation that requires a licensure or certification, may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions.
• Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
• Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.
• If an employee that was retained in an occupation listed in 38 U.S.C. § 7401(3) under this provision leaves that occupation, the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation.

Grade Determinations

Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound), GS-08

Experience

At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. This would be experience which provided the overall knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct diagnostic ultrasound examinations in complex and unusual cases. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform diagnostic ultrasound examination on multiple areas of the body, including, but not limited to, the abdomen, pelvis, transvaginal, chest, small parts, thyroid, breast, and scrotum.
• Ability to perform vascular studies such as vertebral, renal artery, aortic aneurysm, portalsystemic shunts, etc..
• Ability to assist radiologists with biopsy procedures determining the location, depth, and required needle angle for the lesion to be sampled.
• Ability to assist in surgical procedures and fluid aspirations.

Certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are desirable.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-08.

Physical Requirements

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.