The Advanced Medical Instrument Technician Vascular is in Surgical Service's Non-Invasive Vascular Lab at the Phoenix VA Health Care System. This role uses independent clinical judgment to evaluate patients with suspected aortic, renal, mesenteric, peripheral arterial, and venous disease and perform complex diagnostic testing.
It is responsible for daily lab operations under the Vascular Lab Technologist Supervisor and Chief of Vascular Surgery, managing workflow and reporting critical findings.
Duties of the position include but are not limited to: Performs various non-invasive vascular studies of the upper/lower extremities, neck, and torso (abdominal and pelvic regions) to diagnose venous and arterial diseases (i.e., aneurysms, plaque, stenosis) and detect thrombosis, as well as incidental tumors, tissue-mass cysts, thyroid abnormalities, fluid collections, and abscesses.
Participates in clinical work and ongoing research of the Vascular Laboratory, utilizing specialized survey studies, methodologies, and unique equipment (e.g., GE E9, Parks Flo-Lab, TCOMs).
Performs a variety of non-invasive ultrasound and Doppler tests, including upper/lower extremity arterial and venous studies, segmental pressures, neck studies, cervical studies, abdominal cavity studies including but not limited to evaluation of renal and mesenteric arterial disease and post endovascular aneurysm assessments.
Employs advanced imaging modalities, including high-resolution imaging, pulsed Doppler with gray scale spectrum, simultaneous 2-D imaging, 3-D imaging, Power Doppler, M-mode, and digital processing. Interviews patients to obtain medical and vascular histories used to recognize undetected disease through analysis of significant symptoms. Evaluates patient information to decide if additional testing is required beyond original provider requests.
Confers with ordering providers as well as the vascular tech supervisor and vascular surgical team to ensure appropriate additional testing is completed when indicated. Compiles and analyzes patient history, physical examination, and non-invasive study data upon completion of examinations. Provides preliminary diagnostic evaluations to referring physicians and immediately alerts medical staff to critical abnormal results or emergency situations.
Conducts interpretive and diagnostic evaluations as part of testing procedures, providing findings under the supervision. Generates diagnostic evaluation reports that influence subsequent patient management and treatment planning. Correlates data gathered from non-invasive testing with invasive studies (e.g., venograms and angiograms) for repeat patients to improve clinical performance and research.
Assists intraoperatively with intraoperative ultrasound and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) procedures. Explains procedural methods and positions patients for requested examinations. Identifies and accounts for artifacts and abnormalities during procedures to produce high-quality, accurate studies. Complies with mandatory VHA Employee Education requirements. Completes mandatory annual safety training sessions.
Maintains compliance with mandatory requirements in VHA directives, outpatient scheduling processes, and operational procedures. Organizes and sets up staff in-service training sessions and clinical conferences. Reviews developments in the field and recommends operational improvements to the supervisor. Stocks and maintains adequate inventory levels of lab supplies, report forms, and general office materials.
Coordinates with equipment manufacturers to maximize service contracts/guarantees and acquire adaptable new technologies. Performs daily setup, maintenance, and cleanup of medical machinery in the laboratory per Infection Control policies. Applies principles of asepsis, sterilization, and infection control to enter sterile operating environments, removing and replacing patient dressings during procedures.
Delivers care needed to obtain studies or as needed to patients who are seriously ill and may be supported with ventilator or other advanced support or present with varying degrees of physical disabilities, have wounds and complex medical conditions as needed. Willing to fill in weekend shifts if needed Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Must be willing to work weekends and holidays if determined by the needs of the service.
Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 0000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorize
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/.
Jonathan.Stumpf@va.gov · (602) 741-0960
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $79091 – $102824/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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