Med Instrument Tech (Echocardiography)

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Duties include but are not limited to:

• Travel to Toledo clinic with Ann Arbor coverage every Monday and Wednesday--alternating Friday
• The technique is extremely operator dependent and the examination process is complex. The cardiac sonographer must use independent judgment in applying knowledge of clinical cardiology and ultrasound and Doppler principles.
• The sonographer must use problem-solving skills to optimize the evaluation and adjust the exam to ensure that it is comprehensive and accurate. The sonographer records and interprets the result of the exam and presents information and/ or possible diagnosis to interpreting physician. Failure to integrate such data may lead to inaccurate exam and erroneous clinical interpretation.
• The incumbent performs 2D M-Mode continuous and pulse wave Doppler and color flow exam. Performs transthoracic examinations. Performs stress echocardiograms with and without pharmaceuticals. Ability to perform complementary ultrasonic examinations (including noninvasive) transthoracic Bubble studies and contrast echocardiography (invasive) stress echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography. Receives patients explains procedure and performs exam. Assist Cardiology Fellows in performing and interpreting echo exams. Independently setting calibrating and operating of machinery. Ability to adapt transducer position instrument controls and examination techniques to the individual patient being studied and the problem being evaluated included recognizing pertinent abnormalities and documenting abnormal finds.
• Independently works with the Imaging Capture system. Uses the Modality Work list and Clinical Procedures to link the clinic visit and results to the consult.
• Completes encounters on all ECHOs performed using the correct CPT codes diagnosis Service connection status and other field as required.

• DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENT: This position requires a current valid state-issued drivers license. DO NOT SUBMIT A DRIVERS LICENSE IN YOUR APPLICATION you will be disqualified- YOU WILL PROVIDE THIS IF SELECTED IN ONBOARDING.
• 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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers 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.

• 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.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency: Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2 section D paragraph 5a this part.
• Licensure or Certification: Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge skills and abilities. For certain functional areas at the higher levels or supervisory assignments specific certifications appropriate to the specialty are indicated in this standard under Titles and Certification/Registrations. For all specialties identified in this standard Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable. Training which does not result in official certification does not meet this definition.
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

• Identifies and record anomalies indicative of disease injury or other medically significant conditions using ultrasound imaging with Doppler as indicated.
• Incorporate the causes and results of a variety of symptoms and conditions into a plan of ultrasonic diagnostic examination.
• Change and develop sounding techniques to accommodate such variables as limited patient mobility variation in physical condition or dimension of the patients presence of prostheses or foreign objects and ultrasonic response of different body parts.
• Produce diagnostic quality images and Doppler frequency recordings using M-mode two-dimensional and Doppler ultrasound in complex and unusual cases.
• Has the intimate knowledge of thoracic anatomy and physiology as related to cardiovascular function.
• Performs complex exams using independent judgment in apply knowledge of clinical cardiology and ultrasound and Doppler principles
• Problem-solving skills to ensure exam is comprehensive and accurate.
• Records and interprets exam results and provide information/or possible diagnosis to interpreting physician.