The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) Diagnostic Ultrasound position is located within Diagnostic Imaging service at the Martinsburg West Virginia VA Medical Center. The MIT coordinates a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in the application of non-ionizing high frequency ultrasonic waves to humans for diagnosis of disease in the clinic or on the inpatient unit.
Duties may include but are not limited to; Controls technical factors on ultrasound unit, which will affect time, gain, amplitude, velocity, frequency, attenuation, absorption, reflection, scattering, refraction, and diffraction. Selects between non-focused, fixed-focus, linear phased array, and annual phased array. 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 examination requested. Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures and rearranges priorities to accommodate them. Performs ultrasonography studies, records as well as prepares the processed media for interpretation by Staff Radiologist.
Maintain records of patients in the Vista radiology package. Schedules and prepares patient for exams and explains procedures to patient white performing the studies. Obtains pertinent diagnostic examinations for the physician, which may be necessary for correlation between the ultrasound scan and the clinical history.
Performs diagnostic ultrasound examination on multiple areas of body, including, but not limited to, the abdomen, pelvis, transvaginal, chest, small parts, thyroid, breast, and scrotum. Routinely performs vascular studies carotid duplex, ABI, arterial duplex, venous duplex, renal artery duplex and visceral vascular exams of the abdomen. Regularly performs preoperative upper and lower extremity vein mappings, as well as chronic venous insufficiency studies.
Assists radiologist 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 and strict enforcement. Recognizes a diagnostic scan and consults with the Staff Radiologist to determine the proper diagnosis. Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full time Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm. Compressed/Flexible: Not available. Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 24127F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
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Joseph.Hannan@va.gov · 304-263-0811 X7710
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74872 – $97340/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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