Medical Instrument Technician - Diagnostic Ultrasound

Job Title

Duties may include:

• Train new breast sonographers in all aspects of breast ultrasound scanning protocols.
• Recommend, coordinate, and evaluate new or modified procedures/protocols.
• Works with other sonographers on specialized tasks and new/modified procedures and policies.
• Maintain competency on all scanners and procedures.
• Assure that ultrasound rooms are always stocked with necessary supplies.
• Work closely with the Supervisor of Breast Imaging to optimize ultrasound machine times.
• Work with mammography technologists, radiologists, and other ultrasound technologists in the performance of diagnostic treatment.
• Confirms patient identity by verbally confirming patient name and social security number.
• Ensure patient images are properly identified and labeled.
• Troubleshoot PACS related issues and work closely with the administrator to resolve issues.
• Works independently but confers with radiologists and Supervisor on more difficult problems.
• Competent in the production, use, recognition, and analysis of ultrasound images and patterns.
• Share administrative duties, including the performance and documentation of QC and QA requirements as per policy.
• Works closely with Supervisor, other technologists, radiologists, clinicians, and clerical staff to assure optimum QC.
• Keeps abreast of current technical literature, ACR and FDA guidelines and learns of new developments.
• Ensure personal certifications and qualifications are continuously monitored and kept up to date.
• Prepare the exam room and assist Radiologists with all ultrasound-guided breast procedures.
• Maintain sonography equipment and report machinery failure to Supervisor.
• Manage several patients and priorities and be able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• Ensures that images are successfully transmitted to PACS and/or films are available for Radiologic interpretation.
• Good verbal communication, active listening, critical thinking, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Physical stamina to lift heavy equipment and remain on your feet for long hours.
• Adheres to hospital infection control and safety policies/techniques with emphasis on sterile technique; the storage of sterile supplies; the disposal of body fluids and 'sharps'; proper attire; hand washing practices; and continuing education.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 08:00am - 04:30pm

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 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 Authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 22023-F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs