Job description

Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)

The Wm. S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, is a 129-bed facility that provides tertiary medical, surgical, neurological, and psychiatric care, and a full range of outpatient services.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Days

Compensation and Benefits – Total Rewards:

• Salary: $70,272 - $91,349 per year
• A smoke/drug-free workplace.
• A child care subsidy program.
• Free parking or transit subsidy programs at most locations.
• Flexible work schedules and shifts
• Workforce and leadership development programs
• Career enhancement opportunities
• Dining options and a tax-free retail store.
• Social Security paid by VA – 6.2% of taxable wages up to max of $132,900 on behalf of employee)
• Medicare paid by VA (1.45% on behalf of the employee)
• FSAFEDS Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance – VA pays 1/3 of insurance cost for basic life insurance)
• Thrift Savings Plan Federal 401(k) – VA provides up to 5% employer matched / automated contributions to your savings plan)
• Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) – VA contributes 8.3% annually to FERS basic/defined benefit
• Annual Leave: Annual Leave (104 hours), Sick Leave (104 hours), (12) paid Federal holidays, Double time pay for holidays worked, (12 weeks) paid Parental Leave

Rest easy knowing that VA has you and your family’s insurance needs covered. Insurance coverage may follow you into retirement after (5) years of vested service (conditions apply). For a full list of benefits, visit: https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Benefits/EmploymentBenefits

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. If selected for this position, you must meet specific individual eligibility requirements and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office.

The Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) functions as a diagnostic medical sonographer, specializing in vascular ultrasound. The incumbent operates diagnostic ultrasound scanning equipment to produce cross sectional and two-dimensional images of internal organs and body structures. The MIT conducts basic equipment maintenance, performs quality control measures, assists with development of policies, reports abnormal findings to physicians, and completes other administrative, technical or supervisory tasks as required.

Major Functions:

• Performs vascular ultrasound examinations of the abdomen, neck, chest, · extremities, and retroperitoneal space for the purpose of acquiring high quality ultrasounds that assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's medical disorders.
• Performs other diagnostic ultrasound examinations outside of the vascular realm such as soft tissue imaging, imaging masses, collections, ect.
• Performs ultrasound examinations to assist physicians in the performance of fluid aspirations, pseudoaneurysm thrombin injections, and other procedures, such as determining the location, depth, and required angles of an area to be sampled.
• Adjusts TGC (Time Gain Compensation) for optimal image quality through utilization of knowledge of tissue harmonics and soundwave propagation within the body.
• Uses knowledge of the physics of velocity, frequency of soundwaves, and their physical properties as well as knowledge of zoom, expansion, prospectus, color Doppler, and pulsed echo Doppler in the daily performance of ultrasound imaging in order to ensure optimal imaging results.
• Interacts and communicates with the patient, using knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology, to obtain a brief history and physical pertinent to a peripheral vascular disease with familiarity of the associated signs and symptoms.
• Properly sets up ultrasound equipment for standard, routine and complex procedures. Makes multiple, simultaneous settings and adjustments in operation of ultrasound equipment to meet the conditions of the examination and the patient. On the basis of radiologic and clinical findings, determines necessary ultrasonic procedures to yield definitive diagnostic findings.
• Distributes ultrasound examinations and related information to the surgeon responsible for the interpretation of the exams. This is done so that the treatment based on diagnosis may be effectuated in a timely manner.
• Performs routine clerical procedures for the purpose of maintaining accurate ultrasound records so that easy recall of patient examinations may be achieved. This requires maintaining a patient schedule log, procedure log, editing/copying CD's as needed, and storing/maintaining digital images on PAC's.
• Maintains adequate supplies so that examinations are not delayed due to lack of necessary equipment and supplies.
• Stores studies digitally (i.e. PACS) for the purpose of keeping records of ultrasound examinations, so that future ultrasound examinations may be compared.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the operating room policies related to sterile technique.
• Responsible for being aware of, and practicing the safety policies/procedures of the medical center, and participating in quality assurance activities as directed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. This represents the full performance level for medical instrument technician (diagnostic ultrasound). At this level the technician is required to perform a full range of procedures including special complicated examinations for which there are no standard instructions or procedures. They perform independent portable ultrasound examinations in the intensive care units, emergency room, surgery, and throughout the Medical Center when required. They also work independently on evenings, nights, and weekend tours of duty as scheduled and/or when on call. Skills required include:

1. Ability to perform diagnostic ultrasound examination on multiple areas of the body, including, but not limited to, the abdomen, pelvis, transvaginal, chest, small parts, thyroid, breast, and scrotum.

2. Ability to perform vascular studies such as vertebral, renal artery, aortic aneurysm, portal-systemic shunts, etc.

3. Ability to assist radiologists with biopsy procedures determining the location, depth, and required needle angle for the lesion to be sampled.

4. Ability to assist in surgical procedures and fluid aspirations.

• Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable.

Apply through: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/687773200

Application Deadline: Friday, 12/20/22

*** IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ FOR APPLICATION PURPOSES: ***

• A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week
• All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates
• Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities
• Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment

William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital

Madison, WI

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,272.00 - $91,349.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location

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