Senior Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Iowa City seeks a Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist to perform a full range of ultrasound examinations, from routine to highly specialized studies, to support diagnostic decision-making and patient care. The technologist works independently for most exams with expert knowledge of anatomy and sonographic technique.

Applicants should clearly describe experience in the application package; KSAs are evaluated separately.

Qualifications

• Education may be substituted for experience at GS-4 and GS-5 levels.
• Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above.
• English Language Proficiency: Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations across abdomen, pelvis, transvaginal, chest, small parts, thyroid, breast and scrotum.
• Perform vascular studies such as vertebral, renal artery, aortic aneurysm, portal-systemic shunts, etc.
• Assist radiologists with biopsy procedures determining the location, depth, and required needle angle for the lesion to be sampled.
• Assist in surgical procedures and fluid aspirations.

Skills

Diagnostic ultrasonography

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Iowa City seeks a Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist to perform a full range of ultrasound examinations, from routine to highly specialized studies, to support diagnostic decision-making and patient care. The technologist works independently for most exams with expert knowledge of anatomy and sonographic technique.

Applicants should clearly describe experience in the application package; KSAs are evaluated separately.