Medical Instrument Technician (Vascular)

Department of Veterans Affairs • Murfreesboro, TN

54d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) to join our team in providing care to our patients. MIT for Vascular Service works in the Vascular Laboratory within the Surgery Service Line who independently performs standard and complex non-invasive vascular studies and examinations. The MIT, Vascular evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures, and rearranges patients scheduled to accommodate them. The MIT, Vascular Service must demonstrate a knowledge base of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology as well as medical terminology in order to perform procedures with a high degree of accuracy. The MIT, Vascular Service will also maintain records and other information as needed to satisfy all regulatory and quality assurance/quality improvement requirements, including achieving and maintaining accreditation with the lntersocietal Accreditation Commission for the laboratory.

Requirements

• knowledge base of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology as well as medical terminology
• maintain records and other information as needed to satisfy all regulatory and quality assurance/quality improvement requirements
• achieving and maintaining accreditation with the lntersocietal Accreditation Commission for the laboratory

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized non-invasive vascular ultrasound tests and studies
• Capture necessary images and documentation as it pertains to non- invasive vascular tests and studies
• Timely documentation of preliminary reports from non-invasive vascular ultrasound test findings in the electronic patient record
• Recognize, document and communicate with appropriate priority both critical (abnormalities and anomalies) and non-critical test findings to referring provider(s)
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining adequate supplies in the Vascular Lab
• Responsible for routine diagnostic equipment cleaning and care.
• Recognizes equipment malfunction and performs basic troubleshooting.
• Communicates with bioengineering staff, equipment sales representatives and equipment service personnel to restore optimal function of the diagnostic equipment, as needed
• Respond to patient questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process
• Complete all paperwork and electronic forms (e.g., consults and encounters) associated with technical procedures
• Respond to providers' and clinicians' questions and needs regarding patient procedures and care
• Serve as one of the main points of contact and liaison between the vascular laboratory and all internal and external customers
• Review consults for timely and proper scheduling
• Practice all necessary patient and staff safety, infection control, and contact precaution processes and procedures
• Assess and monitor patient's physical and mental status during examinations. Administer first aid or provide life support in emergency situations. Perform basic patient care task as needed. Request the assistance of additional personnel when warranted.

Benefits

• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees