Medical Instrument Technician (Vascular) Job in Stockton, CA

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

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

Duties

The vascular lab technicians provide carotid studies, consistent diagnosis criteria and quality control for venous duplex scans, venous reflux determinations, assess for stenosis or occlusion of the mesenteric and renal arteries, assess for DVT of the upper extremities, preoperative vein mapping, intraoperative assessment of carotid endarterectomies and lower extremity vein bypasses, surveillance of vein bypass grafts, and segmented arterial pressure and waveform analysis with formal interpretation. The vascular lab technologists are an integral part of the vascular surgery program. The incumbent will independently work in two difficult and complex modalities including Vascular Ultrasound and Vascular Surgery and will be responsible for clinical, research, and educational duties in these two modalities.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Work closely with the vascular surgeon, radiologist, and other clinicians to assure optimum quality control, coordination of activities and that high quality diagnostic imaging results are achieved.
• Independently performs difficult to complex vascular ultrasound examinations and interventional radiology examinations.
• Responsible for clinical research and educational duties in both the vascular laboratory and vascular surgical service.
• Performs Vascular Ultrasound Imaging to evaluate the body's circulatory system.
• Obtains quality vascular images In order to locate and identify blockage (stenosis) and abnormalities like blood clots, plaque or emboli to help plan effective treatment to the patient.
• Performs Vascular Ultrasound Imaging of the body's veins and arteries, for the purpose of evaluating blockages, such as clots in veins and plaque in arteries by using pulse wave Doppler, color Doppler, power Doppler and duplex Doppler.
• Confers with Vascular Surgeon to determine requirements for non-standard exams.
• Determines technical factors, scanning techniques, etc. to satisfy requirements of vascular ultrasound imaging. Advises the Vascular Surgeons, radiologists or referring physicians of the examination results.
• Performs Vascular Surgery therapeutic treatments, which include: Dialysis graft studies.
• Assures that sterile supplies, catheters. Contrast media and other materials are set up and readily available prior to the procedure(s).
• Scrubs and assists the vascular surgeon during the procedure on a demand basis.
• Research and/or analyze problems, issues or program requirements supporting the functions of a PACS system.
• Determines pertinent issues and collects relevant information from a variety of sources.
• Reviews information and applies standard analytical techniques.
• Develops recommendations and a plan of action to solve problems.
• Serve as a liaison for OlT, Imaging, Surgery, Biomedical engineering, vendors and clinical users to ensure the PACS system is configured to optimize imaging and clinical operations as well as distribution capabilities in all areas of the NCHCS.
• Provides first line technical support for imaging transmissions or display errors related to modalities, VistA interface, display monitors and printers.
• Responsible for explaining the exams to the patient so that the patient understands what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the subsection and stocking adequate levels of supplies in assigned areas.
• Administrative accountability for departmental supplies and equipment in their area.
• Anticipates the needs for supplies and provides for them well in advance.
• Other duties as assigned by 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.
• 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).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

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 10/29/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12813805.

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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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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.