Medical Instrument Technician (Vascular) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Approved

Summary

The primary purpose of the position of Vascular Technician is to operate diagnostic equipment using ultrasound to record vascular information such as vascular blood flow, blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, cerebral circulation, peripheral circulation, and abdominal circulation.

Duties

• The Vascular Technician independently performs the full range of vascular ultrasound procedures in both the peripheral vascular diagnostic laboratory and inpatient wards. The technician carries out highly complex and non-routine studies, adjusts established techniques to ensure accurate diagnostic results, and conducts specialized examinations including intracranial (transcranial) vascular imaging. The role supports the diagnosis and management of vascular disease through comprehensive assessment of blood flow, circulation, pressures, and oxygen saturation. Major Duties - Independently performs the full spectrum of vascular ultrasound examinations, including complex and non-routine studies. - Conducts peripheral, abdominal, cerebrovascular, and transcranial vascular assessments. - Adjusts procedures and techniques as needed to ensure high-quality diagnostic imaging and accurate clinical documentation. - Participates in pre-operative and post-operative vascular evaluations, and performs intraoperative studies when required. - Obtains and documents relevant patient history and physical information associated with vascular disease. - Identifies indications for additional or advanced testing beyond routine procedures. - Provides preliminary interpretations of vascular studies, subject to final review by the supervising physician. - Operates and maintains vascular laboratory equipment including treadmill systems, photoplethysmography devices, Doppler systems, duplex scanners, and monitoring equipment. - Maintains proficiency with laboratory reporting systems; identifies and reports equipment or system malfunctions. - Designs and updates test forms, patient education materials, and procedural documents as needed. - Develops and maintains laboratory protocol and procedure manuals, revising content to reflect current practices and standards. - Educates patients on vascular disease and related surgical procedures; provides patient instruction as appropriate. - Maintains laboratory supplies and ensures operational readiness of all equipment. - Provides training and in-service instruction on vascular procedures to staff, students, residents, nursing personnel, and other groups. - Independently schedules and reschedules patients; maintains permanent filing systems for test results and follow-up documentation. - Meets with vendors and provides recommendations regarding new equipment or products that may enhance laboratory operations. - Ensures all vascular procedures are recorded and documented in accordance with organizational requirements. - Performs troubleshooting and coordinates repairs with Biomedical Engineering when necessary. - Maintains knowledge of regulatory standards and ensures laboratory compliance with JCAHO and other relevant requirements. - Communicates effectively and professionally with staff across various grade levels and disciplines. - Reports urgent or abnormal findings to appropriate providers promptly. - Performs other related duties as assigned. Provide other incidental services deemed appropriate by supervisor. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 54162F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds.

Requirements

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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 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. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.