The Medical Instrument Technician performs stress echocardiograms with and without pharmaceuticals [e.g. Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms], performs transthoracic examinations, and transesophageal examinations (including 3D TEE). They also perform carotid duplex studies, peripheral venous and arterial studies, aorta studies, transcranial doppler, vein mapping, hemodialysis access studies, and ankle brachial index with and without exercise, but this is not strictly required.
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. 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. See the grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutions. 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. For certain functional areas at the higher levels or supervisory assignments, specific certifications appropriate to the specialty are indicated in this standard under "Titles and Certification/Registrations". Language: Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiograph) Experience. At least 1 year experience comparable to the next lower grade level, which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. This would be experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge required in order to provide all aspects of echocardiography services. 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 Echocardiography. *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. Certification. Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) is highly 30 desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable. Preferred Experience: Holter Scanning and Vascular 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-09. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-09 Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, puling, and pushing. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment.
Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Duties of the Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiograph) included but are not limited to: Identify and record anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant condition from ultrasound imaging and simultaneous recordings of the Doppler. Change and develop sounding techniques to accommodate such variables as limited patient mobility. Produce diagnostic quality images and Doppler frequency recordings using M-mode, two-dimensional, three-dimensional and Doppler ultrasound, blood pressure measurements, and volume plethysmography. Performs stress echocardiograms with and without pharmaceuticals [e.g. Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms], performs transthoracic examinations, and transesophageal examinations (including 3D TEE). Perform carotid duplex studies, peripheral venous and arterial studies, aorta studies, transcranial doppler, vein mapping, hemodialysis access studies, and ankle brachial index with and without exercise, Ensure productivity is maintained at the established level for the program for which he/she is responsible. Assures patient's condition, vital signs, and other diagnostic information is recorded in accordance with established practices. Operating EKG machine to perform EKGs independently and in coordination with treadmill equipment and cardio scope monitor to evaluate patient's capacity for exercise tolerance in coordination with increasing physical stress. Conducts time studies with electrocardiocorder (Holter) and scans for the presence of a variety of arrhythmias on the electrocardioscanner. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 629-01233F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized