Medical Instrument Technician - Diagnostic Ultrasound

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. Schedules 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

US Department of Veterans Affairs