Medical Instrument Technician; Diagnostic Ultrasound

Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range: $73,969.00/yr - $96,158.00/yr.

Summary

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System is recruiting for 1 full‑time Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) for the Diagnostic Imaging Service Line.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Education:
  
  There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation.
• Licensure or Certification:
  Not required, but highly desirable to hold GS‑6 or higher evidence of essential KSA.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  You will be asked to participate in a pre‑employment examination or evaluation; questions about physical demands may be addressed at that time. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
• English Language Proficiency:
  Must be proficient in spoken and written English per chapter 2 – section D – paragraph 5a.
• Grade Determinations: GS‑9.
• Experience:
  
  At least 1 year of comparable experience directly related to the duties; must meet KSAs at that level.
• Technical KSAs:
  • Knowledge of complex examination and treatment procedures, training and supervision, performance improvement projects, policy writing related to diagnostic ultrasonography.
  • Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.
  • Effective communication across employee grade levels.
  • Ability to provide staff development and training.
• Certification:
  • Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) is highly desirable.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are desirable.
  • Preferred Experience:
    
    Abd – OB/GYN and/or Vascular Registry.

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
• Operate within a model with three core elements: personalized health plan, healing relationships, healing environments, connection back to the Veteran’s community.
• Coordinate patient care, maintain records in the Vista radiology package, input into scheduling, explain procedures.
• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations on multiple areas: abdomen, pelvis, transvaginal, chest, small parts, thyroid, breast, scrotum.
• Conduct vascular studies: carotid duplex, ABI, arterial duplex, venous duplex, renal artery duplex, visceral vascular exams.
• Pre‑operative upper/lower extremity vein mappings, chronic venous insufficiency studies.
• Assist radiologists with biopsy procedures, surgical procedures, fluid aspirations; enforce sterile technique.
• Differentiate artifacts from normal/pathological processes, recognize equipment limitations, consult with staff radiologist for diagnosis.
• Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with employees at varying grade levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope of MIT technologist.
• Dedicate 25% travel; valid driver’s license required.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (on‑call rotated).
• Paid Time Off: 13–26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays per year.
• Parental Leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months employment.
• Child Care Subsidy: up to 25% of eligible costs for employees with family income below $144,000 after 60 days employment.
• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting), federal 401K with up to 5% VA contribution.
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care.
• Telework:
  Not available;
  Virtual:
  Not a virtual position.

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