Med Inst Tech (Vascular) Job in Pittsburgh, PA

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Medical Instrument Technician (Vascular) Duties:
This position encompasses primarily clinical duties related to the veteran patient with peripheral vascular disease. The incumbent in this position will independently perform standard diagnostic studies such as: Venous duplex, Arterial doppler, AAA screening, Carotid duplex studies.

The duties and responsibilities of the Vascular Technician including but are not limited to the following:

• Assures the timely accomplishment of work assignments. Participates as a team member who has an integral role in providing the assigned services.
• Maintains current knowledge and answers questions from team members on procedures, policies, and directives. Instructs new Vascular Technologists in specific tasks and job techniques, as assigned.
• Collects and maintains patient records in the Vascular Lab.
• Enters patient data into the computerized vascular data registry.
• Monitors quality assurance programs.
• Reports to the physician and documents on the patient's record the test results. Notifies the Vascular CRNP or physician of critical situations requiring emergent intervention.
• Makes necessary referrals to appropriate disciplines, i.e., Vascular Surgery, Neurology Clinics or Emergency Department. Understands the various clinics and the distinct patient populations appropriate for each clinic to ensure that clinic slots are utilized appropriately and to ensure access metrics are met.
• Awareness of contact persons in Biomed and/or equipment company technical support personnel to notify in case of equipment failure.
• Awareness of work schedules for Vascular Lab personnel, taking into account planned leave and training requirements of entire staff.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal relationships with patients and their families and multidisciplinary team members with whom the incumbent interacts.
• Maintaining registration through a designated certifying body, preferably Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).
• Pulse volume recordings, segmental pressures, Doppler evaluation and reactive hyperemia for PAD (peripheral arterial disease).
• Venous Duplex Imaging for venous thrombosis of the extremities, with knowledge of how impedance plethysmography is performed.
• Venous reflux testing evaluation for venous insufficiency.
• Duplex examination of the carotid arteries for cerebral arterial disease. o TCP02 (transcutaneous oximetry) testing for wound healing potential. o Thoracic Outlet Syndrome evaluation.
• Arterial duplex imaging of vascular bypass grafts and hemodialysis access grafts.
• Assists and/or performs pseudo aneurysm compression.
• Assists the physician in treatment of a pseudo aneurysm with thrombin injection by providing continued duplex imaging throughout the procedure.
• Renal artery imaging
• Post-operative endovascular AAA follow-up with duplex scan
• Independently modifies above examinations to provide appropriate diagnostic information as determined by incumbent's assessment of the patient's presenting signs and symptoms.
• Obtains and documents patient's history.
• Provides intraoperative assessment demonstrating an understanding of sterile techniques.
• Is knowledgeable of the test findings and will provide a preliminary report to the requesting physician.
• Participates in ongoing Vascular Lab research/studies.
• Develops and maintains an updated filing system with pertinent articles, reviews, research, brochures and pamphlets directed to patient education.
• Independently provides patient education regarding the nature of the disease and conservative management.

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.
• 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. 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.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/27/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12736044.

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Next steps

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.