Medical Instrument Technologist (Diagnostic Ultrasound)
Job Location:
Columbus, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Technologists at this grade level serve as supervisory or non-supervisory (MIT) (Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologists) for Radiology Service at Chalmers P. Wylie in Columbus Ohio. At this level ultrasound technologists independently perform a full range of complex examinations which are routine and standardized or may be non-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.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Receives requests for ultrasound examinations including abdominal renal GYN and small parts.
- Has basic knowledge of anatomy physiology and cross-sectional imaging. Explains procedures to patients for desired results.
- Selects and operates the appropriate ultrasound transducer and settings needed for an exam.
- Cleans equipment and patient care area after use.
- Performs picture archival (PACS) duties. The technologist captures digital images configures the image and verifies patient information before transmitting to PACS.
- May alter established exam routine per patient need or limitation and provide high quality images.
- Uses color and Pulsed Wave doppler to differentiate between blood vessels and solid or cystic structures.
- Measures blood flow velocity and direction of flow.
- Performs ultrasound exams not limited to the abdomen pelvis endocavity chest small parts thyroid breast and scrotum.
- Performs vascular studies for aorta renal artery ovarian artery Carotid artery and the portal-venous system among others.
- Assists Radiologist or Surgeon in performing fluid aspirations.
- Advises radiologist or referring clinician of significant abnormalities that require immediate attention.
- Evaluates the nature of critical procedures rearranges patient schedules to accommodate such studies.
- Participate in department meetings or other discussion in matters regarding ultrasound.
- Reviews pertinent history in the medical record prior to beginning exam.
- Helps expedite workflow between patient registration and completion of exam.
- May represent Radiology Service in higher level meetings.
- Makes recommendations on new equipment purchases. Reviews new developments in the field and recommends to the supervisor those that would improve operations.
- Communicates well with all staff and customers.
- Initiates and provides training for new equipment or for periodic review.
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Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday - Friday 08:00AM-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.
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 $144000 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 Statement #: 91880A Medical Instrument Technologist (Diagnostic Ultrasound)/CBSR--26-JD.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Available.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Education: There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation. Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels. See the grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutions.
- Licensure or Certification: Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) is highly desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable.
- 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.
- Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures to evaluate and initiate performance improvement projects and to write policies procedures and protocols that pertain to diagnostic ultrasonography.
- Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels.
- Ability to manage and supervise employees.
- Ability to provide or provide for staff development and training.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9.
Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting 45 pounds and over; Heavy carrying 45 pounds and over; Straight pulling (1 hour); Pushing (1-2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 3 hours); Repeated bending (1 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4; Hearing (aid may be
permitted).
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