The Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist performs a full range of ultrasound examinations-including routine, complex, and highly specialized studies-to support diagnostic decision-making and patient treatment. This work requires expert knowledge of human anatomy, sonographic physics, equipment operation, and image interpretation to acquire images of diagnostic quality. Technologist functions independently and without direct supervision for the majority of examinations.
Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Clinical Duties Perform ultrasound examinations in a hospital setting, including abdominal, vascular, soft-tissue, and specialty exams. Position and align patients; set up and adjust ultrasound equipment; and manually manipulate transducers to acquire diagnostic images. Apply expert knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy to obtain pertinent diagnostic views for all requested studies.
Adjust and control technical imaging factors such as time, gain, amplitude, velocity, frequency, attenuation, absorption, reflection, scattering, refraction, and diffraction Select appropriate transducers-including non-focused, fixed-focus, linear phased array, and annular phased array-based on examination type and anatomical requirements. Interview patients to obtain pertinent medical history, medication usage, and procedure-specific information.
Provide clear explanations of procedures and communicate relevant clinical information to interpreting radiologists. Modify procedures to accommodate differences in patient age, medical conditions, and body habitus. Perform ultrasound examinations both within the department and in portable settings as patient needs dictate. Independently perform duties during off-tour hours, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments.
Workflow and Administrative Duties Coordinate, plan, organize, and execute daily workflow in the Ultrasound area. Maintain a daily log of patients and procedures. Schedule patient examinations and prioritize urgent or emergent cases appropriately. Enter patients and exam data accurately into the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and maintain complete records of examinations performed.
Ensure proper patient identification and image labeling, preventing mistaken identity of exams. Maintain adequate supplies, pharmaceuticals, and materials used in the department. Coordinate ordering with SPD as required. Conduct or assist with telephone coverage, scheduling, inventory activities, room utilization tracking, and equipment maintenance documentation.
Participate in departmental quality improvement, safety protocols, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Education and Training Maintain thorough and current knowledge of all ultrasound procedures. Keep abreast of new technologies, techniques, and best practices in Ultrasonography. Incorporate new advancements into updated procedure protocols and provide in-service education for radiology technical staff.
Supervise and train ultrasound and radiologic technology students, as well as volunteers assigned to the area. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am to 4:30pm 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
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
kimberly.harvey5@va.gov · 208-891-5798
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $85117 – $110659/yr.
Applications close on 2027-01-13.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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