Medical Instrument Technician (Vascular)

Department of Veterans Affairs • Lebanon, PA

47d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Instrument Technician (Vascular) at the Lebanon VAMC performs the full range of vascular ultrasound procedures including the most complex and non-routine, making appropriate adjustments to obtain results required for clinical diagnosis and documentation and will perform all examinations, as needed, in the cardiovascular lab which includes intracranial (transcranial) examinations. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Medical Instrument Technician (Vascular) Duties:

Responsibilities

• Functions independently performs studies, and records results of patient testing for physician review.
• Setup, operate and maintain cardiovascular equipment to include vascular ultrasound machine, electronic Doppler, duplex scanner and other monitoring devices that are available for Cardiovascular procedures.
• Perform Doppler echocardiograms and echo stress testing if trained to do so.
• Independently sets up inpatient appointments.
• Gathers brief history and physical pertinent to a peripheral vascular disease with familiarity with the associated signs and symptoms.
• Shows capability of recognizing indications for further studies beyond established and standardized procedures, and discusses with the providers as appropriate.
• Gives preliminary interpretations of the above-mentioned studies subject to final approval of supervising physician.
• Obtains familiarity with the computer system and scanner used to generate laboratory reports, uses the computer independently, and recognizes and report malfunctions.
• Develops processes, new test forms, etc. as new procedures are instituted.
• Familiar with the protocol established by the approving committees such as Medical Records Committee for the approval of forms for the patient's permanent medical record.
• Devises and maintains a protocol and procedure manual regarding the function of the Cardiovascular Laboratory and makes revisions and additions when necessary.
• Prepares patient education materials pertinent to vascular disease and related surgical procedures.
• Performs necessary patient teaching.
• Orders and maintains supplies as needed for the Vascular Lab.
• Cleans and maintains equipment per VHA policy and manufactures guidelines.
• Provides in-service sessions regarding Vascular Lab procedures to house staff, medical students, nursing students, hospital nursing personnel, and other groups as requested.
• Trains others in the performance of the above techniques and procedures.
• Receives sales representatives as necessary for the consideration of purchase of new equipment, supplies, and accessories.
• Responsible for record keeping of all procedures performed in the Vascular Lab.
• Minor troubleshooting on all equipment used in the lab.
• When equipment needs repair, contacts appropriate biomedical Engineering staff.
• Provide other incidental services deemed appropriate by supervisor or lead technologist.
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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)

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