Summary 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: 62,237 - 80,910 GS07: 69,160 - 89,910 GS08: 76,591 - 99,566 GS09: 81,423 - 105,849 Responsibilities 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. Work Schedule: Mon-Fri Days (0730-1600 or 0800-1630) W/ Alternating Calls Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications Basic Requirement: English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English. Are you proficient in spoken and written English?GS-6 Grade Requirements: Do you have at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-5) which demonstrates the KSAs related to the duties of the position? In addition, can you demonstrate the following Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy in order to receive and interpret physician requests for routine, standardized ultrasonography procedures. Knowledge of tissue harmonics and soundwave propagation within the body to adjust TGC (Time Gain Compensation) for optimal image quality. Knowledge of the physics of velocity, frequency of soundwaves, and their physical properties. 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. Ability to interact with patients explaining procedures and positioning the patient for the procedure. GS-7 Grade Requirements: Do you have at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-6) which demonstrates the KSAs related to the duties of the position? In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (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 pulsed 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. GS-8 Grade Requirements: Do you have at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-7) which demonstrates the KSAs related to the duties of the position? In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): 1. Ability to perform diagnostic ultrasound examination on multiple areas of the body, including, but not limited to, the abdomen, pelvis, chest, small parts, thyroid, and scrotum. 2. Ability to perform vascular studies such as 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. GS-9 Grade Requirements: Do you have at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-8) which demonstrates the KSAs related to the duties of the position? In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:1 1.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. 2. Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. 3. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels. GS-10 Grade Requirements: Do you have at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-9) which demonstrates the KSAs related to the duties of the position?In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1. Advanced knowledge of complex and non-standard treatment and examination procedures and techniques. 2. Ability to plan and assist in the establishment of a completely integrated treatment and examination program. 3. Ability to evaluate new products and equipment and make recommendations concerning developments which would improve operations. Preferred Experience: Minimum 1 year Ultrasound experience preferred. MSK Board Certified preferred. Ablation experience preferred. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. 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