The Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) performs diagnostic ultrasound under the general supervision of a staff radiologist and provides support for ultrasound-guided procedures. Exams are performed by protocol with tailoring as needed to document normal structures and pathology to best effect. Patient flow and timeliness of service are optimized.
Clinical instruction of ultrasound students from the affiliate technical college is integrated with the daily workload.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Coordinates a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in the application of non-ionizing ultrasound waves for diagnosis of pathology in the clinic or on the inpatient unit. Comprehends and applies the principles of ultrasound and the specialized equipment well enough to essentially approve the acceptability or eliminability of each scan.
Ability to control adjust controls on the ultrasound unit, which will affect time, gain, amplitude, velocity, frequency, attenuation, absorption, reflection, scattering, refraction and diffraction. They select between non-focused, fixed-focus, linear phased array and annular phased array and Doppler or Power Doppler. Performance of the examination requires proper alignment and position of the patient.
Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers the transducer to perform the exam. Receives and identifies patients, explains methods of procedures, assists movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, carts and tables, positions the patient and performs the requested examinations. Evaluate the urgency of the procedures requested and prioritizes the exams accordingly.
Performs the study and records /prepares the processed media for interpretation by the Staff Radiologist. Maintain records of patients in the Vista radiology package. Schedules and prepares patients for exams and explains procedures to patients while performing the studies. Obtains pertinent clinical information regarding each patient for the physician, which may be necessary for interpretation of the ultrasound findings.
Performs diagnostic ultrasound examination on multiple areas of the body, including, but not limited to, the abdomen, pelvis, transvaginal, chest, small parts, thyroid, breast, and scrotum. Routinely performs vascular studies including central, peripheral and cerebral applications, ABI, arterial duplex, venous duplex, renal artery duplex, and visceral vascular exams of the abdomen.
Takes blood pressure measurements of the upper and lower extremities, transcutaneous oximetry (tcpO2) to measure the metabolic state of the lower limb. Regularly performs preoperative upper and lower extremity vein mappings in preparation for vascular surgery. Assists radiologists with biopsy procedures determining the location, depth, and required needle angle for the lesion to be sampled. Assists in surgical procedures and fluid aspirations.
This requires performance and knowledge of sterile technique with strict enforcement. Differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognizes electronic equipment limitations. Recognizes what constitutes a complete diagnostic scan and consults with the staff Radiologist to determine the appropriateness of the exam when there is a question.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30am -6:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized 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)
There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation.
Mary.Almonte@va.gov · 719-216-4769
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $102818 – $133671/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-13.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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