Medical Instrument Technician (Vascular) - Recruitment/...

Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Additional applications will be referred as needed. (NOTE: Applications expire after 90 days. Please update application thru USAJobs if you wish to be reconsidered.) Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant. Responsibilities This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Additional applications will be referred as needed. (NOTE: Applications expire after 90 days. Please update application thru USAJobs if you wish to be reconsidered.) Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Vascular technicians or vascular sonographers operate diagnostic equipment using ultrasound to record vascular information such as vascular blood flow, blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, cerebral circulation, peripheral circulation and abdominal circulation. Advises radiologists or referring physician of significant abnormalities that would require their immediate attention and visualization while the patient is undergoing examination. Duties include, but are not limited to: Operating diagnostic equipment using ultrasound to record vascular information such as blood flow, blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, extra cranial circulation (carotid and vertebral arteries, jugular veins), peripheral circulation and adominal circulation Performing general ultrasound studies 25% of the time Independently performing ultrasound examinations of the abdomen, neck, chest and extremities, retroperitoneal space, pelvis, limited OB/GYN, while acquiring high quality examinations that assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patient medical disorders. Serving as a clinical instructor for accredited local colleges for ultrasound students a tour facility. Performing routine clerical procedures as necessary to include calling patients the day prior to remind them of their appointments and describe any exam prep required. Making multiple simultaneous settings and adjustments in operation of equipment to insure accurate results. Based on radiologic findings, determining necessary ultrasound procedures to yield definitive diagnostic findings. Reviewing new developments in the field and recommending to supervisor those that would improve the operation of the section. Maintaining adequate supplies so that examinations are not delayed due to the lack of necessary equipment and supplies. Working with supervisor and radiologist and developing protocols, preparation instructions and SOPs that maintains patient prep procedures so that patients, nurses understand the proper preparations for ultrasound examinations to minimize delays of examinations. These preps are disseminated either by written preparation information or by telephone conversation. Explaining examinations to be performed to the patients so that an understanding of the purpose of the study as well as any requirements of the patients are thoroughly understood. This is done so that an adequate ultrasound study may be obtained to assure diagnostic examinations for treatment and diagnosis of disorders. Obtaining written consent whenever necessary (interventional, e.g., biopsy, aspiration, etc.). Reviewing related information found in the patient's electronic medical record to correlate lab and x-ray for the radiologist. Work Schedule: Typical tour of duty is Monday thru Friday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm but may be adjusted due to needs of the facility Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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 $144,000 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 #: 504-53304-F 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. 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, 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

Created: 2025-11-01