Medical Instrument Technician - Diagnostic Ultrasound

The MIT Ultrasound Diagnostic position is in the Clinical Support ICC Imaging Service, Ultrasound Section at the Syracuse VAMC. The Syracuse VAMC is a tertiary care facility providing acute medical, surgical, rehabilitative, emergency, and intensive care/services; in addition to a vast array of outpatient specialty service, spinal cord injury center, and extensive primary care and specialty program/services.

Duties include but are not limited to: Radiology Diagnostic Ultrasound General and Vascular Technologist has the responsibilities for the coordination and performance of the patients assigned to their room. Works closely with the technologists, radiologists, clinicians, and clerical staff to assure optimum quality control, efficient coordination of activities, high quality diagnostic exam results, and patient satisfaction. Charged with the responsibility to ensure that their assignments are carried out in a prompt and effective manner, as well as helping when required. Ensures that the Radiology Service's goals, objectives, and work plans are carried out and communicated to the Ultrasound team. Works with all levels of management and executes actions, which will guarantee high quality imaging. Monitors the performance and assures that the utmost quality of care is delivered in the US section. Performs difficult to complex Diagnostic Vascular and General Ultrasound examinations. Ensures optimum quality Diagnostic General and Vascular Ultrasound Imaging for the interpretation by the radiologists. Filmless Radiology methods (PAC's Picture Archiving Communication System) are utilized when performing the examinations and for archiving the examinations. Demonstrates competencies in all diagnostic general ultrasound and vascular ultrasound. Function as a proctor for the Upstate Medical school of allied health ultrasound technology program's students, and staff to provide requirements for clinical training for entrance to the ARDMS boards. Gathers related information such as patient electronic chart, PACS images., so that correlation of examinations to other studies may be made by the radiologist in diagnosis and treatment recommendation for medical disorder(s). Performs complex vascular ultrasound examination of the abdomen, neck, chest and extremities for the purpose of acquiring high quality examinations that assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patient medical disorders. Makes multiple simultaneous settings and adjustments in operation of equipment to ensureaccurate results. On the basis of radiologic findings, determines necessary ultrasonicprocedures to yield definitive diagnostic findings. Uses independent interpretation of the ultrasound image. Advises radiologists, vascular physician or referring physician of significant abnormalities that would require their immediate attention and visualization while the patient is undergoing the examination. Distributes ultrasound examinations and related information in a timely manner to the radiologist responsible for the interpretation of the exams. Maintains accurate ultrasound records for easy recall access to include maintaining a diagnostic log, patient schedule log and procedures log; editing and when necessary registering patients in the Radiology Information System (RIS). Maintains adequate supplies and equipment. Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. Edits and when necessary registers patients in the computerized VISTA system as well as the work list management portion of the HIS-RIS interface. Performs digital transfer of images from the various ultrasound imaging systems to the PACS. Assists quality assurance testing on the ultrasound unit to ensure peak performance of the ultrasound equipment and maintains quality assurance records. Performs housekeeping duties to assure the ultrasound area is clean and sanitary and uses aseptic techniques in examination process. Stays current on changing and new developments in the field. Provides staff and student training on ultrasound procedures/processes. Performs other related duties as assigned. Protects sensitive and electronic files that must be safeguarded under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHS policy. Preferred Experience: 2-3 years of employed diagnostic general and advanced vascular ultrasound experience. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00181-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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