Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)

Allied Health Professional Duties

Total Rewards include but not limited to:

• Performs routine and complex diagnostic and vascular ultrasound imaging studies at TVHS Medical Imaging Service in Nashville and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Requires advanced knowledge of complex and non-standard treatment in examination procedures and techniques. Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures, and rearranges patients scheduled to accommodate them.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan and assist in the establishment of integrated treatment and examination of patients in the ultrasound section. Uses high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques for medical purposes.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate ultrasound records and worksheets so that recall of follow-up of a of patient examinations may be achieved.
• Performs ultrasound examinations with specialized advanced knowledge and assignments including abdominal, small parts, breast, OB/GYN, imaging guidance for procedures, vascular technology including color and spectral Doppler and duplex exams, ABIs with segmental pressures, upper and lower peripheral arteries, upper and lower venous duplex, extracranial, pseudoaneurysm and other imaging of the abdomen, neck, chest, and extremities, and retroperitoneal space for the purpose of acquiring high quality examinations that assist in the diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders.
• Maintains adequate supplies so that examinations are not delayed due to the lack of necessary equipment and supplies. Managers functions for forecasting resource and equipment needs.
• Develops and maintains patient prep procedures so that patients and wards understand the proper preparations for ultrasound examinations in an effort to minimize delays of examinations. These preps are disseminated either by written preparation information or by telephone conversation.
• Coordinating assignments with a team to complete assigned work, providing input on performance evaluations participation in interview panels and selection of staff members, making recommendations for awards for members of the ultrasound section.
• Performs quality assurance testing on the ultrasound unit using phantoms, test tools, and or test check lists, etc. for the purpose of assuring peak performance of the ultrasound equipment.
• Performs or supervises routine housekeeping duties to assure that the ultrasound area is clean and sanitary.
• Provides care and/or services appropriate to the age of the patients being served, and which is appropriate to the cognitive; emotional, and chronological maturation of the patient.
• Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA guidelines.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with rotating call.

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 70318-F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

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)