Medical Instrument Technician; Diagnostic Ultrasound

Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range: $71,758.00/yr - $93,292.00/yr (Base pay)

This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - Southeast Network (VISN
7) - VA Augusta Health Care System (VAAHCS) in Augusta, Georgia. The Radiology/Imaging Service Medical Instrument Technician (DUT) operates diagnostic ultrasonic scanning equipment to produce cross sectional and two- and three-dimensional pictures. The incumbent also works off‑hour shifts - weekends - and holidays as priorities demonstrate a need.

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).

• Citizenship of the United States (non‑citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.)
• No specific educational requirements for this occupation.
• Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels.
• Licensure or Certification is not required, but strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of essential knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Training that does not result in official certification does not meet this definition.
• Grade determination: GS-8 Experience – at least 1 year of comparable experience.
• Demonstrated Knowledge – Skills – and Abilities:
  Ability to perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations on multiple areas of the body, including but not limited to abdomen, pelvis, transvaginal, chest, small parts, thyroid, breast, and scrotum; ability to perform vascular studies such as vertebral, renal artery, aortic aneurysm, portal‑systemic shunts; ability to assist radiologists with biopsy procedures; ability to assist in surgical procedures and fluid aspirations.
• Reference: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/
• Physical Requirements:
  
  See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

• Perform a full range of ultrasound procedures including special complicated examinations.
• Perform independent portable ultrasound examinations in intensive care units, emergency room, surgery, and the Medical Center when required.
• Work independently on evenings, nights, and weekend tours of duty as scheduled and/or when on call.
• Know the principles and operate the ultrasound equipment to approve the acceptability or reject ability of each scan.
• Set up and adjust all equipment and manually maneuver the transducer to perform the exam.
• Record and process images for interpretation by a staff Radiologist or resident.
• Alert Radiologist of emergent or abnormal findings and forward initial interpretation of findings to Radiologist for final interpretation.
• Advise Radiologist or radiology resident of preliminary results of exams.
• Receive and identify patients, explain methods and purpose of examinations, and assist movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, and tables.
• Align and position patients properly for examinations.
• Coordinate and/or assist with the transportation of patients to and from the Ultrasound department.
• Work Schedule:
  
  8:30 am–5:00 pm or 10:30 am–7:00 pm, including on‑call, off‑shift, and holidays.
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus):
  Not Authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
  Not Authorized.
• Pay:
  Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 37‑50 days of annual paid time off per year (13‑26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year).
• Parental Leave:
  After 12 months of employment – up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Child Care Subsidy:
  After 60 days of employment – eligible employees with family income below $144,000 may receive up to 25% of childcare costs up to $416.66 monthly maximum.
• Retirement:
  Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Insurance:
  Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care.
• Telework:
  Not Available.
• Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position.

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