Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) Job in Lebanon, PA

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

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

Duties

Diagnostic Ultrasound Technicians perform in a hospital setting all ultrasound examinations ranging from the routine to the highly specialized. Performance of the examination requires proper alignment and position of the patient. Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers the transducer to perform the exam. The spectrum of examination performed includes, but is not limited to: abdomen for tumors, stones. cysts, abscesses. hematomas, inflammatory lesions, such as pancreatitis, and malformations of organs and their location.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Evaluates the abdominal aorta for aneurysm and/or dissection.
• Obtains pertinent diagnostic examinations through knowledge of both normal and abnormal human anatomy.
• Performs a wide range of Diagnostic Abdominal Ultrasound examinations to include but not limit to the: Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Appendix, Spleen, Kidney's, Bladder, Aorta.
• 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 noninvasive Vascular Ultrasound examinations with Doppler interrogation of the upper and lower extremities, carotids, Portal vein, hepatic veins, hepatic artery, IVC, and Aorta.
• Knows and understands the principles of ultrasound and the highly specialized equipment well enough to essentially approve the acceptability of each scan. This includes: preparation and supplies, scanning motions, TCG (Time Compensated Gain), Doppler, Doppler color flow, plethysmography, zoom or expansion, hard copy, picture-oriented examination. organ-oriented examination and initial interpretation the examination. Interpreting the examination requires identifying normal and pathologic appearances. Pathologic appearance includes: intraluminal echoes that shadow, polyp. carcinoma, thick wall, size, obstructing lesions, common duct stone, tumor, benign strictures, texture, solid mass, cystic mass to name just a few. Initial interpretation will be forwarded by the Ultrasound Technologist to the Radiologist before final interpretation is made.
• Controls technical factors on ultrasound unit. which will affect time, gain, amplitude, velocity, frequency, attenuation, absorption, scattering, refraction and 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. Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures and rearranges priorities to accommodate them. Maintains records of patients treated, exams performed, scans taken, etc.
• Supervises and trains rotating ultrasound students and technologists in Ultrasound. Performs preventative maintenance as required.
• Troubleshoots equipment used in Ultrasound and is able to make minor repairs and/or adjustments.
• Assists radiologists and other non-radiologic physicians during Ultrasound guided biopsies, drainages, and aspirations.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate supplies and pharmaceuticals used in the department.
• Responsible for ensuring protocol is followed for proper cleaning, disinfecting and storing of all RME equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 trial 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 09/02/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12786059.

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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.