Medical Instrument Technician - Diagnostic Ultrasound

Summary The Cheyenne VA Health Care System, is currently recruiting one (1) Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) for Diagnostic Imaging service Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional 1. General Level Duties: Reviews orders and notes in Computerized Patient Record System to verify appropriate exams and patient's medical history. Performs routine administrative procedures for the purpose of maintaining accurate Ultrasound records. Schedule's appointments, processes exam requests, and registers patient exams, cancels and case edits exams in the Radiology Information System. Gathers related information such as current symptoms, prior imaging, patient history etc., so that correlation of examinations may be made by the Radiologist in diagnosis and recommendation of treatment for medical disorders. Accurately utilizes Picture Archiving and Communication Systems for acquisition, transmission, storage, and review of images, performs quality checks of all completed studies to ensure timely and accurate interpretation by the Radiologist. Explains examinations to be performed, in a manner appropriate to the patient to understand, the purpose of the study as well as any requirements of the patients so they are thoroughly understood. May be required to monitor vital signs, recognize allergic reactions, and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Advises the Radiologists of significant abnormalities that would require their immediate attention and visualization while the patient is undergoing an examination. Makes multiple simultaneous settings and adjustments in operation of equipment to ensure accurate results based on sonographic findings. Acquires high quality images of the abdomen, small parts, chest and extremities, and retroperitoneal space that assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patient medical disorders. This includes lowest output power and the shortest scan time consistent with acquiring the required diagnostic information. Adhere to all infection control procedures according to Joint Commission and Cheyenne VAMC guidelines and advises the supervisor of possible noncompliance of standards. Additionally, advise administrative staff of possible infection and patient fall risks along with near accidents and the proper ways to avoid them. 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 to minimize examination delays. Distributes Ultrasound examinations and related information to the Radiologist responsible for the interpretation of the exams. This is done so that treatment based on diagnosis may be effectuated in a timely manner. 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. The technologist must be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the Medical Center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed. Interprets requests and instructions from medical providers under the guidance of the Radiologist. Experience in Joint Commission readiness preparation. Incumbent is aware of and practices the Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) including initial training, proper setup, use and reprocessing and maintenance according to Cheyenne VAMC Standard Operating Procedures. Identify system errors Additional duties as assigned Work Schedule: 08:00 AM

• 5:00 PM Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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 #: 442-539550 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency: Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Citizenship: Citizenship of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) Education: There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation. Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels. See the grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutions. Licensure or Certification: Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. For certain functional areas at the higher levels or supervisory assignments, specific certifications appropriate to the specialty are indicated in this standard under "Titles and Certification/Registrations". May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). For all specialties identified in this standard, Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable. Training which does not result in official certification does not meet this definition. Grandfathering Provision: The following is the standard grandfathering policy for all Title 38 Hybrid qualification standards. Some of these provisions may not apply to this occupation. Please carefully review the qualification standard to determine the specific education and/or licensure/certification/ registration requirements that apply to this occupation. All persons employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and licensure/certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: Such employees in an occupation that does not require a licensure/certification/registration, may be reassigned, promoted, or demoted within the occupation. Such employees in an occupation that requires a licensure/certification/registration, may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level, or demoted within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or