Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)

Job TitleThe VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.Major duties include but are not limited to:Alerts radiologist or referring physician to images of significant abnormalities that may require their immediate attention and visualization while the patient is undergoing examination.Performs complex, specialized Duplex (B-scans, Doppler and ABI) examinations of the carotid, abdominal and other peripheral arteries and veins.Knowledge, experience with vascular flow rates, and measurement to maintain accurate vascular ultrasound records for same consistency may be achieved. Registers patients in the Radiology Information System (RIS) and Veterans Integrated Systems Technology Application (VistA).Makes multiple gain, frequency settings and adjustments in operation of equipment to ensure accurate results.Determines necessary vascular ultrasound procedures to yield definitive diagnostic findings based on clinical signs and symptoms.Manually clean and disinfect non-critical reusable equipment and surfaces, dispose of one time-use equipment and trash per facility policy, and restock supplies such as linens, cleaning products.Interact with patients explaining procedures and positioning the patient for the procedure, recognizing disabilities or impaired mobility and assisting the patient as necessary.Provide briefings, and orientations to hospital staff and providers. Develops and maintains patient prep procedures so that patients and wards understand the proper preparations for general, and vascular ultrasound examinations to prevent delays of examinations.Explains procedure to be performed to the patients clearly including: the purpose of the study, requirements of the patients, how and when results of exam will be available.Gathers relevant medical information: patient history, previous exams related to diagnosis and recommendation of treatment for medical disorders.Collaborate with scheduling staff for duration of the study, rearranging patients to accommodate emergencies, emergencies add on patients and walk in clinic patients.Provides clinical assistance, evaluations of students and provide constructive feedback during their training.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pmTelework: Not Available.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 000000Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.