Medical Instrument Technician-Echocardiography
Direct Jobs, Cheyenne, WY, United States
Summary
The VA Cheyenne Health Care System is hiring for one Medical Instrument Technician‑Echocardiography.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education
There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation
Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels
Licensure or Certification
Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation
however - it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge - skills - and abilities
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the criteria discussed in the applicable headings - or that defined in the appendices - must be met when determining the grade of candidates
For individuals at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels - the approved title will be Medical Instrument Technician (Trainee)
GS-4 Experience
At least 1 year of experience which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics related to the duties of the position to be filled
Six months of this experience may have been in medically related fields such as nursing assistant - practical nursing - or similar fields
The remaining six months must have been in operating diagnostic and therapeutic equipment covered by this occupation
Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited at this level
OR Education
Successful completion of two years of education above high school or an associate's degree with a major field of study directly related to the medical instrument technician occupation
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities 1
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Ability to learn the components - operating characteristics - and settings of the equipment to be used
Ability to learn typical patient reactions to the basic procedures involved and ability to recognize signs of distress
Ability to learn the standard positions for the procedure being conducted
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
GS-5 Experience
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics related to the duties of the position to be filled
This would be experience in operating equipment related to the particular specialization for which application is made or in related functional areas
Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited through this grade level
OR Education
Successful completion of 4 academic years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation - or a bachelor's degree in a major field of study appropriate to medical instrument technician functions
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities 1
Knowledge of standard medical terminology to interpret physician orders or instructions
Knowledge of common physical disabilities and ability to position patients for the examination or treatment
Ability to learn the normal and abnormal results for routine procedures to recognize and report obvious abnormalities
Ability to operate the equipment to administer routine/standard diagnostic treatment or procedures
Ability to perform standard operator maintenance on the equipment including the ability to disassemble - clean - reassemble - and calibrate the machine
GS-6 Experience
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: 1
Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and great vessels
Knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and their relationship to hemodynamic conditions of the cardiac cycle
Knowledge of basic cardiac ultrasound physics and the acoustic mechanisms by which high quality cardiac images are obtained
Ability to set up and adjust the ultrasound equipment to meet the conditions of the examination and the patient and to operate the equipment for standardized - routine procedures
Ability to interact with patients explaining procedures and positioning the patient for the procedure
GS-7 Experience
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level...
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: 1
Ability to perform more complex electroencephalography studies such as evoked potential (visual - auditory - somatosensory) and transcranial Doppler studies
Knowledge of medication effects related to electroencephalography studies and clinical situations requiring medication
Knowledge of life threatening or medically emergent testing or patient situations
Ability to recognize artifacts (patient or environmental) and document - eliminate - or take proper measures to monitor the artifact
GS-8 Experience
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: 1
Ability to produce diagnostic quality images and Doppler frequency shift recordings using M-mode - two-dimensional - pulsed and continuous wave Doppler spectral display - and color flow Doppler imaging
Knowledge of normal echocardiographic findings and deviations produced by a wide variety of cardiovascular diseases
Ability to perform complex procedures such as cardiac studies of the four chambers of the heart and valves using sector scanning techniques to detect stenotic and incompetent valves - chamber enlargement - pericardial effusion - thrombus - and cardiovascular studies deriving pressure gradients across obstructed valves - etc
Ability to perform complementary ultrasonic examinations ... (invasive) stress echocardiography - and transesophageal echocardiography
Ability to adapt transducer positioning - instrument controls - and examination techniques to the individual patient ...
Reference: VA HANDBOOK 5005/54 - PART II -APPENDIX G27 For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-4 to GS-8. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Duties
The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) functions as a member of the Cardiology multidisciplinary team and works in the Cardiology/Echocardiography Section of the Cheyenne VA Medical Center in Cheyenne - WY
The incumbent identifies and records anomalies of the heart indicative of disease - injury - or other medically significant conditions utilizing ultrasound imaging equipment while performing simultaneous Doppler recordings
They change and develop scanning techniques to accommodate such variables as limited patient mobility - variation in physical condition - cardio pathology - body habitus and anatomical variations of the patient
Uses adaptive scanning methods to accommodate the presence of prosthetics or foreign objects
Recognizes the ultrasonic response of different body parts and tissues
They produce diagnostic quality cardiac images and Doppler frequency recordings using M-mode - two dimensional - and Doppler ultrasound
Echocardiography technician assignments at this level involve performing routine - standardized cardiac ultrasound examinations under the supervision of a fully qualified cardiac sonographer
The work involves generating adequate gray scale images to define cardiac borders and learning to perform Doppler integration of cardiac valves for determination of flow velocities
Other duties include - but are not limited to: Performs complex procedures such as cardiac studies of the four chambers of the heart and valves using sector scanning techniques to detect stenotic and incompetent valves - chamber enlargement - pericardial effusion - thrombus - and cardiovascular studies deriving pressure gradients across obstructed valves - etc
Identify and record anomalies indicative of diseases - injury - or other medically significant condition from ultrasound imaging and simultaneous recordings of the Doppler
Monitors patient's condition during procedure
Performs quality assurance reviews as assigned by supervisor
Communicates effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels
Participates in organizational and VISN level conferences - task forces and committees as assigned to implement performance standards at the local level
Adopts - develops - or improves imaging procedures and techniques for individual problems
Takes initiative to learn new developments in the field - recommend changes to improve service - correct deficiencies - and improve reliability of test and treatment results
The procedures and techniques adapted or developed by the sonographer may be considered to form the basis for hospital standardization
Assists in maintaining and ordering adequate supplies used in the Echo lab
Assists in the transport of patients when transportation services are not available
Work Schedule: Full-time - Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm 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: Ad-hoc and Situational Telework is Available
Functional Statement #: PD58799-A - PD58800-A - PD58801-A - PD58802-A - and PD58803-A
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The VA Cheyenne Health Care System is hiring for one Medical Instrument Technician‑Echocardiography.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education
There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation
Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels
Licensure or Certification
Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation
however - it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge - skills - and abilities
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the criteria discussed in the applicable headings - or that defined in the appendices - must be met when determining the grade of candidates
For individuals at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels - the approved title will be Medical Instrument Technician (Trainee)
GS-4 Experience
At least 1 year of experience which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics related to the duties of the position to be filled
Six months of this experience may have been in medically related fields such as nursing assistant - practical nursing - or similar fields
The remaining six months must have been in operating diagnostic and therapeutic equipment covered by this occupation
Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited at this level
OR Education
Successful completion of two years of education above high school or an associate's degree with a major field of study directly related to the medical instrument technician occupation
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities 1
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Ability to learn the components - operating characteristics - and settings of the equipment to be used
Ability to learn typical patient reactions to the basic procedures involved and ability to recognize signs of distress
Ability to learn the standard positions for the procedure being conducted
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
GS-5 Experience
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics related to the duties of the position to be filled
This would be experience in operating equipment related to the particular specialization for which application is made or in related functional areas
Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited through this grade level
OR Education
Successful completion of 4 academic years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation - or a bachelor's degree in a major field of study appropriate to medical instrument technician functions
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities 1
Knowledge of standard medical terminology to interpret physician orders or instructions
Knowledge of common physical disabilities and ability to position patients for the examination or treatment
Ability to learn the normal and abnormal results for routine procedures to recognize and report obvious abnormalities
Ability to operate the equipment to administer routine/standard diagnostic treatment or procedures
Ability to perform standard operator maintenance on the equipment including the ability to disassemble - clean - reassemble - and calibrate the machine
GS-6 Experience
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: 1
Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and great vessels
Knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and their relationship to hemodynamic conditions of the cardiac cycle
Knowledge of basic cardiac ultrasound physics and the acoustic mechanisms by which high quality cardiac images are obtained
Ability to set up and adjust the ultrasound equipment to meet the conditions of the examination and the patient and to operate the equipment for standardized - routine procedures
Ability to interact with patients explaining procedures and positioning the patient for the procedure
GS-7 Experience
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level...
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: 1
Ability to perform more complex electroencephalography studies such as evoked potential (visual - auditory - somatosensory) and transcranial Doppler studies
Knowledge of medication effects related to electroencephalography studies and clinical situations requiring medication
Knowledge of life threatening or medically emergent testing or patient situations
Ability to recognize artifacts (patient or environmental) and document - eliminate - or take proper measures to monitor the artifact
GS-8 Experience
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: 1
Ability to produce diagnostic quality images and Doppler frequency shift recordings using M-mode - two-dimensional - pulsed and continuous wave Doppler spectral display - and color flow Doppler imaging
Knowledge of normal echocardiographic findings and deviations produced by a wide variety of cardiovascular diseases
Ability to perform complex procedures such as cardiac studies of the four chambers of the heart and valves using sector scanning techniques to detect stenotic and incompetent valves - chamber enlargement - pericardial effusion - thrombus - and cardiovascular studies deriving pressure gradients across obstructed valves - etc
Ability to perform complementary ultrasonic examinations ... (invasive) stress echocardiography - and transesophageal echocardiography
Ability to adapt transducer positioning - instrument controls - and examination techniques to the individual patient ...
Reference: VA HANDBOOK 5005/54 - PART II -APPENDIX G27 For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-4 to GS-8. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Duties
The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) functions as a member of the Cardiology multidisciplinary team and works in the Cardiology/Echocardiography Section of the Cheyenne VA Medical Center in Cheyenne - WY
The incumbent identifies and records anomalies of the heart indicative of disease - injury - or other medically significant conditions utilizing ultrasound imaging equipment while performing simultaneous Doppler recordings
They change and develop scanning techniques to accommodate such variables as limited patient mobility - variation in physical condition - cardio pathology - body habitus and anatomical variations of the patient
Uses adaptive scanning methods to accommodate the presence of prosthetics or foreign objects
Recognizes the ultrasonic response of different body parts and tissues
They produce diagnostic quality cardiac images and Doppler frequency recordings using M-mode - two dimensional - and Doppler ultrasound
Echocardiography technician assignments at this level involve performing routine - standardized cardiac ultrasound examinations under the supervision of a fully qualified cardiac sonographer
The work involves generating adequate gray scale images to define cardiac borders and learning to perform Doppler integration of cardiac valves for determination of flow velocities
Other duties include - but are not limited to: Performs complex procedures such as cardiac studies of the four chambers of the heart and valves using sector scanning techniques to detect stenotic and incompetent valves - chamber enlargement - pericardial effusion - thrombus - and cardiovascular studies deriving pressure gradients across obstructed valves - etc
Identify and record anomalies indicative of diseases - injury - or other medically significant condition from ultrasound imaging and simultaneous recordings of the Doppler
Monitors patient's condition during procedure
Performs quality assurance reviews as assigned by supervisor
Communicates effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels
Participates in organizational and VISN level conferences - task forces and committees as assigned to implement performance standards at the local level
Adopts - develops - or improves imaging procedures and techniques for individual problems
Takes initiative to learn new developments in the field - recommend changes to improve service - correct deficiencies - and improve reliability of test and treatment results
The procedures and techniques adapted or developed by the sonographer may be considered to form the basis for hospital standardization
Assists in maintaining and ordering adequate supplies used in the Echo lab
Assists in the transport of patients when transportation services are not available
Work Schedule: Full-time - Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm 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: Ad-hoc and Situational Telework is Available
Functional Statement #: PD58799-A - PD58800-A - PD58801-A - PD58802-A - and PD58803-A
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