Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound)
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound) right now, this job will be presented in Tennessee. For detail informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 985653
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for! him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
About the Memphis VA Medical Center: The VAMC in Memphis, TN consists of one main campus located at 1030 Jefferson Avenue, which includes a 60-bed Spinal Cord Injury Unit, and ten community based outpatient clinics (CBOC). It is a tertiary care facility classified as a Clinical Referral Level I Facility and one of the most complex medical centers in the VA system. It is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology, as well as extensive education and research programs. Comprehensive primary, secondary, and tertiary health care is provided in areas of medicine, general cardiovascular and neurological surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, spinal ! cord injury, neurology, oncology, dentistry, and geriatrics. S! pecialized outpatient services are provided through general, specialty, and subspecialty outpatient clinics including a women's health center. Services are available to more than 206,000 Veterans living in a 53-county tri-state area (Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi).
Note: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual; grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-4 to GS-8. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review-group) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A, Excepted Appointment authority.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this positio! n.
Current permanent employees of the Memphis VAMC will receive first consideration when filling vacancies.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required DUTIES:
Work Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, with rotating weekends and call will be required.
Position Title: Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound)
Duties:
The Medical Instrument Technologist performs in a hospital setting all ultrasound examinations ranging from the routine to the specialized. The spectrum of examinations performed includes, but is not limited to abdomen for tumors, stones, cysts, hematomas, inflammatory lesions, such as pancreatitis, evaluations of abdominal aorta for aneurysm and/or dissection, small parts e! xams such as scrotum and thyroid, and vascular ultrasound of the kidney! , liver, and female pelvic exams. He/she will be responsible for obtaining pertinent diagnostic examinations through knowledge of both normal and abnormal human anatomy.
The incumbent performs non-invasive Vascular Ultrasound examinations with Doppler interrogation to include but not limited to Carotid, Venous, Aorta, Renal, Ovaries and Liver and knows and understands the principles of ultrasound and the highly specialized equipment well enough to essentially approve the acceptability or rejectability of each exam. This includes: preparation and supplies, scanning motions; TCG (Time Compensated Gain), Doppler, Doppler color flow, etc. Pathologic appearance includes: intra luminal echoes that shadow, carcinoma, thick wall, size, etc.
The incumbent has a thorough knowledge of all Ultrasound procedures and examinations and keeps abreast of technological advances in the field of Ultrasound and incorporates these advances into new examination procedures and in-service ed! ucational programs for radiology technical staff. Will perform portable examinations in the Intensive Care Unit, Operating Rooms and other locations as needed. He/she will also assist the training coordinator with the rotating of ultrasound students.
The incumbent maintains a quality assurance program of all ultrasound scanning equipment and performs preventative maintenance as required. The incumbent troubleshoots equipment used in Ultrasound and is able to make minor repairs or adjustments.
The incumbent has the ability to vary tests or treatment procedures as needed to compensate for patient's age, and individual medical conditions. He/She has knowledge of basic first aid as related to Ultrasound including; emergency cardiac arrest procedures and sterile operating procedures. As patient care needs dictate, the incumbent will perform a variety of diagnostic Ultrasonic exams/procedures both in the department and in the portable setting.
The incumbent will be re! sponsible for maintaining adequate supplies and pharmaceuticals used in! the department. Incumbent will be responsible for all study images sent to the Picture Archive Communication System in correct final format for permanent storage.
Candidates must meet all the requirements identified in the VA Handbook 5005, Part II, apendix G27, Medical Instrument Technician Qualification Standards http://vaww1.va.gov/ohrm/HRLibary/Dir-Policy.htm
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens). English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technologists must be proficient in spoken and written English.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position is a direct patient care position and requires a great deal of physical effort. Heavy lifting and heavy carrying (45 lbs and over) is required by the position. Straight pulling and pushing patients for duration of shift and walking and standing f! or duration of shift is also required. Reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, and hands is required. Repeated bending (up to 1 hour) is also necessary. The incumbent must have the ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13Â" to 16Â"; Hearing (aid permitted).
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
In addition to meeting the work experience you will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other characteristics (KSAO's) for this position.
For the GS-4
Experience: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next
lower Federal grade (GS-3) level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and
other characteristics related to the duties of the position to be filled. Six months of this experience may have been in medically
related ! fields such as nursing assistant, practical nursing, or similar fields.! The remaining six months must have been in operating
diagnostic therapeutic equipment covered by this occupation. Experience gained in the operation of equipment for
animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited at this level or education with successful completion of years of education above high school or an associa teÂ's degree with a major field of study directly related to the medical instrument technician occupation. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following
KSAs:
1. Knowledge of
basic medical terminology.
2. Ability to learn the components, operating
characteristics, and settings of the equipment to be used.
3. Ability to learn typical patient reactions to the
basic procedures involved and ability to recognize signs of distress.
4. Ability to learn the standard positions for the
procedure being conducted.
5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
For the GS-5
Experience: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next
lower grade (GS-4) level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and
other characteristics related to the duties of the position to be filled. This would be experience in operating equipment related
to the particular specialization for which application is made or in related
functional areas. Experience gained in the operation of equipment for
animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited through this grade level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following
KSAs:
1. Knowledge of standard medical terminology to interpret
physician orders or instructions.
2. Knowledge of common physical disabilities and ability
to position patients for the examination or treatment.
3. Ability to learn the normal and abnormal results for
routine procedures to recognize and report obvious abnormalities.
4. Ability to operate t! he equipment to administer
routine/standard diagnostic treatment or! procedures.
5. Ability to perform standard operator maintenance on
the equipment including the ability to disassemble, clean, reassemble, and
calibrate the machine.
For the GS-6
Experience: At
least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade (GS-5) Federal level which
demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics
related to the duties of the positions to be filled. At this level, medical instrument technicians (diagnostic ultrasound) perform examinations which are routine and standardized in nature. They position the patient as needed for the best test results, set up and adjust the ultrasound equipment to meet the condition of the examination and patient, move and adjust depths and types of scan in accordance with procedures, perform operator preventive maintenance and care of equipment, and assist higher graded technicians in performing more complicated examinations. In addition! , the candidate must demonstrate
the following KSAs:
1.
Knowledge of medical terminology and
human anatomy in order to receive and interpret physician requests for routine,
standardized ultrasonography procedures.
2.
Knowledge of tissue harmonics and
soundwave propagation within the body to adjust TGC (Time Gain Compensation)
for optimal image quality.
3.
Knowledge of the physics of velocity,
frequency of soundwaves, and their physical properties.
4.
Ability to set up and adjust the
ultrasound equipment to meet the conditions of the examination and the patient
and to operate the equipment for standardized, routine procedures.
5.
Ability to interact with patients
explaining procedures and positioning the patient for the procedure.
Note: At this grade level Basic Cardiac Life
Support (BCLS) certification is desirable.
For the GS-7
Experi! ence. At least 1 year of experience comparable to
the next lower Fe! deral grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities,
and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be
filled. At this level the medical insturment technician (diagnostic ultrasound) performs complex, standardized procedures independently. They have the knowledge to alter procedures, equipment settings, transducers used, etc., to accommodate patient needs and still produce a quality image for diangnostic purposes. They will also be required to assist with the performance of more complicated procdedures and non-standardized procedures in a developmental capacity. In addition, the candidate
must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1.
Ability to set up and adjust the
ultrasound equipment to meet the conditions of the examination and the patient
and to operate the equipment for more complex, but standardized procedures.
2.
Knowledge of zoom, expansion,
prospectus, color Doppler, and puls! ed echo Doppler.
3.
Knowledge of the digital transmission of
images.
4.
Ability to alter standard, but complex
procedures and protocols to meet patient needs and physical limitations.
Note: Certification. Basic Cardiac Life
Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are
desirable.
GS-8
(a) Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to
the next lower Federal grade (GS-7) level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities,
and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be
filled. At this level the technician is required to perform a full range of procedures including special complicated examinations for which there are no standard instructions or procedures. They perform independent portable ultrasound examinations in the intensive care units, emergency room, surgery, and throughout the Medical Center when required. They als! o work independently on evenings, nights, and weekend tours of duty as ! scheduled and/or when on call In addition, the candidate must demonstrate
the following KSAs:
1.
Ability to perform 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.
2.
Ability to perform vascular studies such
as vertebral, renal artery, aortic aneurysm, portal-systemic shunts, etc.
3.
Ability to assist radiologists with
biopsy procedures determining the location, depth, and required needle angle
for the lesion to be sampled.
4.
Ability to assist in surgical procedures
and fluid aspirations.
Note: Certification. Basic Cardiac Life
Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are
desirable.
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Departme! nt of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans ! Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part,! paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill
additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive
status.
This
is a Bargaining/Non-Bargaining Unit position
New
appointees will be required to serve a probationary period of one (1) year.
Drug
Testing Designated Positions: In
accordance with Executive Order 12564, Federal employees hired in a drug
testing designated position will be subject to random testing for illegal drug
use during employment.
Thi! s
announcement is not intended to cover all aspects of the duties,
responsibilities or qualifications of this position. Request for copies, return of forms or
transfer of consideration to another announcement will not be honored.
All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, lawful political
affiliation, marital status, disability or membership or non-membership in a
labor union.
ApplicantÂ's
Responsibility: It is the applicantÂ's
responsibility to submit documentation to support his/her application for this
position. Only send documentation as
requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your
qualifications for this position.
Veterans'
Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on
the Occupational Questionnaire in the! section provided and provide a legible
copy of your DD214(s) and/o! r documentation related to your active duty service
which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.),
or dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others
eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible
Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans
Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more
information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the
application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .
The
position of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or
vacancies by promotion. The position may
be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, or
appointment. Management may use any one
or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
This
job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additio! nal vacancies.
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