Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)

Veterans Health Administration

Jackson (MS)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Independently performs Diagnostic Ultrasounds and Vascular Ultrasounds, and schedules patients for examinations. Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures, and rearranges patients scheduled to accommodate them. Advises interpreting physician of significant abnormalities that would require their immediate attention and visualization while the patient is undergoing examination.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This is an open continuous announcement until September 30, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered/referred on a not less than bi-weekly basis. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Advises radiologists or referring physician of significant abnormalities that would require their immediate attention and visualization while the patient is undergoing examination.

Performs ultrasound examinations of the abdomen, neck, chest, and extremities, retro- peritoneal space for the purpose of acquiring high quality examinations that assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patient medical disorders. Participates in the training of physicians, students, and radiology technologist so that these individuals may acquire understanding of the principles of ultrasound and how it relates to other diagnostic exams.

Performs routine clerical procedures for the purpose of maintaining accurate ultrasound records so that easy recall patient examinations may be achieved. This requires maintaining a diagnostic log, patient schedule log, and procedure log, editing and when necessary, registering patients in the Radiology Information System (RIS). Makes multiple simultaneous settings and adjustments in operation of equipment to insure accurate results.

Based on radiologic findings, determines necessary ultrasonic procedures to yield definitive diagnostic findings. Reviews new developments in the field and recommends to supervisor those that would improve the operation of the section. Maintains adequate supplies so that examinations are not delayed due to the lack of necessary equipment and supplies.

Develops and maintains patient prep procedures so that patients and wards understand the proper preparations for ultrasound examinations in an effort to minimize delays of examinations. Explains examinations to be performed to the patients so that an understanding of the purpose of the study as well do any requirements of the patients is thoroughly understood.

This is done so that an adequate ultrasound study may be obtained in an effort to get diagnostic examinations for the purpose of treatment and diagnosis of disorders. Gathers related information such as electronic medical record in CPRS, previous imaging exams out of Vista imaging so that correlation of examinations to other studies may be made by the radiologist in diagnosis and recommendation of treatment for medical disorders.

Distributes ultrasound examinations and related information to the radiologist responsible for the interpretation often exams. This is done so that treatment based on diagnosis may be effectuated in a timely manner. Assists quality assurance technologists in performing quality assurance testing on the ultrasound unit using phantoms, test tools, test check lists, etc. for the purpose of assuring peak performance of the ultrasound equipment.

Maintains records of the quality assurance testing so that easy reference is available should servicing be necessary on a weekly basis. Performs or supervises routine housekeeping duties to assure that the ultrasound area is clean and sanitary. This is done so that when sterile procedures are required in the ultrasound area, there is minimal possibility of cross contamination due to unsanitary conditions.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, plus call (Subject to change based on the needs of the facility) Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 586-01095F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.