Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)

Veterans Health Administration

Grand Forks (ND)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 80,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Grand Forks, ND, seeks a Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) to perform complex duplex and Doppler ultrasound exams, register patients in RIS and VistA, and collaborate with radiologists to ensure accurate diagnostic findings.

The role requires patient interaction, exam prep, and adherence to facility policies while supporting a whole health care approach across the VA system.

Qualifications

Experience performing complex, noninvasive diagnostic ultrasound exams using duplex and Doppler techniques.
Knowledge of vascular flow measurements and maintaining accurate ultrasound records.
Familiarity with RIS and VistA systems for patient registration and imaging workflows.

Responsibilities

Operate and perform complex duplex ultrasound examinations (carotid, abdominal, peripheral arteries and veins).
Adjust equipment settings to ensure accurate results and document findings.
Explain procedures to patients and prepare them for examinations and related prep procedures.

Skills

Duplex ultrasound

Doppler

ABI testing

RIS

VistA

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located with the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Grand Forks, ND. The incumbent operates and performs a variety of complex, specialized, noninvasive diagnostic ultrasound examinations using doppler ultrasound, duplex sonography.

Key Responsibilities

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Major duties include but are not limited to: Alerts radiologist or referring physician to images of significant abnormalities that may require their immediate attention and visualization while the patient is undergoing examination. Performs complex, specialized Duplex (B-scans, Doppler and ABI) examinations of the carotid, abdominal and other peripheral arteries and veins.

Knowledge, experience with vascular flow rates, and measurement to maintain accurate vascular ultrasound records for same consistency may be achieved. Registers patients in the Radiology Information System (RIS) and Veterans Integrated Systems Technology Application (VistA). Makes multiple gain, frequency settings and adjustments in operation of equipment to ensure accurate results.

Determines necessary vascular ultrasound procedures to yield definitive diagnostic findings based on clinical signs and symptoms. Manually clean and disinfect non-critical reusable equipment and surfaces, dispose of one time-use equipment and trash per facility policy, and restock supplies such as linens, cleaning products.

Interact with patients explaining procedures and positioning the patient for the procedure, recognizing disabilities or impaired mobility and assisting the patient as necessary. Provide briefings, and orientations to hospital staff and providers. Develops and maintains patient prep procedures so that patients and wards understand the proper preparations for general, and vascular ultrasound examinations to prevent delays of examinations.

Explains procedure to be performed to the patients clearly including: the purpose of the study, requirements of the patients, how and when results of exam will be available. Gathers relevant medical information: patient history, previous exams related to diagnosis and recommendation of treatment for medical disorders.

Collaborate with scheduling staff for duration of the study, rearranging patients to accommodate emergencies, emergencies add on patients and walk in clinic patients. Provides clinical assistance, evaluations of students and provide constructive feedback during their training. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $80243/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-01-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Graduates' hiring path.