Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)

This position is assigned to the Ultrasound Service (US) within the Radiology Department and supervised by the MRI/US Supervisory Radiologic Technologist (DRT). ***Minimum 1 year Ultrasound experience preferred. MSK Board Certified preferred. Ablation experience preferred.*** Pay ranges listed below for applicants qualifying : GS06: $63,928 - $83,105 GS07: $71,039 - $92,352 GS08: $78,672 - $102,270 GS09: $83,636 - $108,732 GS10: $89,111 - $115,838

The MIT will provide professional care 100% of the time within the indicated assignment. This position is expected to be fully flexible in support of the needs of the facility and assignments may include both regular tour and off-tour responsibilities in providing routine and non-routine clinical care. The duties and responsibilities of the MIT include but are not limited to the following: - Use of medical terminology and human anatomy in order to receive and interpret physician requests for routine, standardized ultrasonography procedures. - Use of tissue harmonics and soundwave propagation within the body to adjust TGC (Time Gain Compensation) for optimal image quality. - Use of the physics of velocity, frequency of soundwaves, and their physical properties. - Set up and adjust the ultrasound equipment to meet the conditions of the examination and the patient and operate the equipment for standardized, routine procedures.- Interact with patients explaining procedures and positioning the patient for the procedure. - Coordinate a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to effectively diagnose patients by using a wide variety of complex imaging exams. - Use of physical assessments, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions as it pertains to Ultrasound. - Understand specific regulatory processes, VA standards regarding radiology quality assurance and other technical functions. - Review medical records, interview patients and communicates with onsite or offsite Radiologist(s) to determine medical appropriateness of requested examination; Review and relay factors that may contraindicate the procedure. - Gather relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers as it relates to the imaging study. - Position and image the patient, prepare the processed media for interpretation by a Radiologist and assures images are properly identified with patient demographics and verifies the archiving on the Picture Archiving Computer System (PACS). - Obtain other pertinent diagnostic examinations (CT, MRI, X-Rays, IR, etc.) for the Radiologist which may be necessary for correlation between the performed exam and the clinical history. - Provide additional images, when deemed necessary to ensure adequate information for unexpected findings. - Advise Radiologist(s) of significant abnormalities that require their immediate attention and/or visualization while the patient is undergoing examination. - Identify patients properly through the Radiology Information System (RIS) interface identifier. This is essential so that mistaken identity of patient images does not occur. This is done by verifying with each patient verbally using two unique identifiers. - Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Mon-Fri Days (7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm) W/ Alternating Calls Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 08584F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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.