Description du poste
The Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) has normal duties of daily operation of standard and complex ultrasound equipment which includes paperwork and computer responsibilities in the Ultrasound areas. He/she works closely with the technologists, radiologists, clinicians, Chief Technologist, and clerical staff to assure optimum quality control, efficient coordination of daily activities, high quality diagnostic/therapeutic exam results, and patient satisfaction.
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Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Performs technical and administrative work in support of Radiology/Imaging Services under the direction of the Lead Diagnostic Ultrasound Tech or Chief Technologist/Imaging Program Administrator. Other duties include but are not limited to: Reporting issues to QI committee and management, evaluation of equipment to ensure safe operation, and oversight of employee and patients safety screening processes. Serves as operator of Ultrasound system, as well as accessory equipment. Provides patient care, which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient. Use varies ultrasound probe to obtain images and monitors patient during all phases of the examination, until completion of the data acquisition. Monitors the examination by checking computations, performances, and results of the selected protocol to obtain the best diagnostic computer-generated data and images. Maintains equipment malfunction and downtime log. Maintains examination log, computer data and technical parameters on each examination. Develops and maintains patient prep procedures so that patients and wards understand the proper preparations for Ultrasound examinations to minimize delays of exams. Evaluates equipment to ensure it is safe for Ultrasound operation. Maintains scanners, transducers, imaging station and all other equipment needed to perform daily activities. Interpret requests or instructions from radiologist or other physicians. Explain procedures, positions patients for desired results, and cushion and shield patients as appropriate. Transfer patients from stretcher or wheelchair to imaging table. Transport patient when need to ensure timely procedures. Prepare room, equipment and material needed for patient procedures. Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certifications are desirable but not required. All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional State