Medical Instrument Technician (Vascular)
What you'd do
The Medical Instrument Technician (Vascular) position is located at the Milo C. Huempfner NEWAC, located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Medical Instrument Technician (vascular) functions as a vascular (sonographer) technician. The incumbent performs a full range of vascular ultrasound procedures and makes appropriate adjustments in established procedures and techniques to obtain the results required for clinical diagnosis and documentation.
Major duties
Duties: Operate and maintain the photoplethysmography, electronic Doppler, duplex scanner and other monitoring devices that are available for these procedures. Independently set up outpatient appointments, perform the studies, and record the results. Obtain a brief history and physical pertinent to a peripheral vascular disease with familiarity with the associated signs and symptoms. Show capability of recognizing indications for further studies beyond established and standardized procedures. Give preliminary interpretations of the above-mentioned studies subject to final approval of supervising physician. Obtain familiarity with the computer system and scanner used to generate laboratory reports, use the computer independently, and recognize and report malfunctions. Design new test forms as new procedures are instituted. Be familiar with the protocol established by the Medical Records Committee for the approval of such forms for the patient's permanent medical record. Devise and maintain a protocol and procedure manual regarding the function of the Vascular Laboratory and make revisions and additions when necessary. Prepare patient education materials pertinent to vascular disease and related surgical procedures. Perform necessary patient teaching. Be responsible for ordering and maintaining supplies as needed for the Vascular Lab. Provide in-service sessions regarding Vascular Lab procedures to house staff, medical students, nursing students, hospital nursing personnel, and other groups as requested. Train others in the performance of the above techniques and procedures. Establish and maintain a permanent filing system for the patient's test results and subsequent follow-up visits. Receive sales representatives as necessary for the consideration of purchase of new equipment. Be responsible for record keeping of all procedures performed in the Vascular Lab. Be responsible for the minor troubleshooting on all equipment used in the lab. When equipment needs repair, will contact appropriate biomedical Engineering staff. Provide other incidental services deemed appropriate by supervisor. Work Schedule: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 600am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:10010F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
What you need to qualify
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. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English: Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE, YOU MUST MEET THE GRADE REQUIREMENTS AT THE GS-9 LEVEL TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION. GS-9 Level Grade Requirements: Specialized Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-8 level which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and fully meet the KSAs at this level. Specialized experience is defined as having the knowledge, skills, and abilities to fully perform all vascular ultrasound tests and examinations and to function as a technical director of the vascular laboratory and provide oversight and/or guidance to other technicians. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): 1. Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures, to evaluate and initiate performance improvement projects, and to write policies, procedures, and protocols, that pertain to vascular ultrasonography. *2. Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. 3. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels. *4. Ability to manage and supervise employees. *5. Ability to provide, or provide for, staff development and training. Preferred Certifications: Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical 63 Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) is highly desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are desirable. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. Physical demands do not exceed those of a typical office setting. There may be some walking, standing twisting, turning, sitting, pushing, bending, repetitive keyboarding, or carrying of light items. Some positions may require sitting for long periods of time at a computer terminal typing data while talking on a phone.
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