Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) Job in Spokane, WA

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

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

Duties

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Functions:

• Performs in a hospital or clinical setting all ultrasound examinations ranging from the routine to the highly specialized
• Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers the transducer to perform the exam
• Responsible for obtaining pertinent diagnostic examinations through knowledge of both normal and abnormal human anatomy
• Performs a wide range of Diagnostic Abdominal Ultrasound examinations
• Performs ultrasound examinations of the female pelvis to include both transabdominal and transvaginal imaging of the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and surrounding anatomy
• Performs non-invasive Vascular Ultrasound examinations with Doppler interrogation
• Knows and understands the principles of ultrasound and the highly specialized equipment well enough to essentially approve the acceptability or reject ability of each scan
• Controls technical factors on ultrasound unit, which will affect time, gain, amplitude, velocity, frequency, attenuation, absorption, reflection, scattering, refraction and diffraction
• Selects between non-focused, fixed-focus, linear phased array and annular phased array, transducers depending on the examination and the anatomy to be imaged
• Advises radiologist or referring physician of results of exams
• Maintains effective control of the ultrasound area by coordinating, planning, organizing and executing the daily work potential to expedite workflow patterns within the departments
• Receives and identifies patients, explains methods of procedures, assists movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, carts and tables, positions the patient and performs examinations requested
• Coordinates and performs all examination scheduling
• Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures and rearranges priorities to accommodate them
• Maintains records of patients treated, exams performed, scans taken, etc.
• Has a thorough knowledge of all ultrasound procedures and examinations and keeps abreast of technological advances in the field of ultrasound and incorporates these advances into new examination procedures and in-service educational programs for the radiology technical staff
• Manages and trains rotating x-ray and ultrasound students and technologists in ultrasound
• Manages and trains volunteers working within the Ultrasound Department
• Maintains a quality assurance program of all ultrasound scanning equipment, TV and video and cameras
• Performs preventative maintenance as required
• Troubleshoots equipment used in Ultrasound and is able to make minor repairs and/or adjustments
• Exercises extreme caution in the handling and safeguarding of all equipment
• Properly identifies patient images and exams
• Interviews patient obtaining pertinent medical history and precise medication usage as it pertains to the procedure to be performed
• Assists radiologists and other non-radiologic physicians during Ultrasound guided biopsies, drainages, and aspirations
• Perform a variety of diagnostic Ultrasonic exams/ procedures both in the department and in the portable setting
• Maintains adequate supplies and pharmaceuticals used in the department
• Responsible for having Sterile Processing Services (SPS) personnel order and maintain supplies
• Performs duties/ procedures on a weekly rotating basis
• Manages and trains all ultrasound and radiologic technology students and manages the work of volunteers

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 evaluation.
• 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 05/15/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12733626.

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2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

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.