Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography)
The MIT also must be able to identify acute and chronic cardiac disease along with signs and symptoms of both processes and potential outcomes for these conditions during an ultrasound study. Must be able to identify when the severity of the disease (i.e. severity of stenosis, appearance of aneurysms, pericardial effusions, and thrombus) is indicative of further testing and requesting permission to proceed with other testing thus enabling a more thorough result for the patient. Must also be able to act as clinical manager in their absence. Other duties include but are not limited to the following; Obtain brief history/physical pertinent to exam to be performed. Controls technical factors on ultrasound unit which will affect time, gain, amplitude, velocity, and frequency attenuation, absorption, reflection scattering and refraction and diffraction. Collaborates with the medical staff to establish comprehensive integrated treatment plans which identify appropriate examination procedures and techniques. Advises the referring physician with a preliminary result of the exam. Ability to assist the cardiologist with procedures both in the Cath lab and/or inpatient rooms when requested. Collaborates with the lab medical director and supervisor to devise and maintain protocols and procedures applicable to performance of echocardiogram imaging exams with revisions according to industry standards. Operates in a supervisory capacity when the manager is out. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 8a-4:
30p Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
Citizen of the United States. English Language Proficiency:
Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Preferred
Experience:
Prefer at least two years of experience, but not required, in performing a full range of echocardiographic procedures including transthoracic echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, and exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiograms. Knowledge of sterile processes and be able to assist with pericardialcentesis, intra-op and Cath lab echocardiographic procedures. Incumbent is expected to perform the full range of echocardiographic procedures and provide results for clinical diagnosis. Registered or registry eligible with ARDMS or CCI. Incumbent must have BLS certification. Grade Determinations:
In addition to meeting the basic requirements stated above, the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates. GS-09 candidates must have all the following:
At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-08) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of this experience includes echocardiography technicians at this level identify and record anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant condition from ultrasound imaging and simultaneous recordings of the Doppler. They incorporate the causes and results of a variety of symptoms and conditions into a plan of ultrasonic diagnostic examination. They change and develop sounding techniques to accommodate such variables as limited patient mobility, variation in physical condition or dimension of the patient, presence of prosthesis or foreign objects, and ultrasonic response of different body parts. They produce diagnostic quality images and Doppler frequency recordings using M-mode, two-dimensional, and Doppler ultrasound. While we no longer require essay-style responses to our Knowledge's Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs), you must be able to demonstrate that you possess the (below) competencies which are necessary to perform the work of the position. Please ensure your resume/CV/application supports the level of experience/education/training; otherwise, we will not be able to award you credit for the experience/education/training you claim. These are the KSA's for this subject position:
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 desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable. Assignments:
For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Reference:
VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G-27, Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography) Qualification Standard. 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). The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. Physical Requirements:
Use of fingers; both hands; must be able to see computer screen; hearing aid permitted; work is primarily active; position requires lifting up to 25 pounds; moving; operating and handling equipment; assisting patient to and from the bed; walking, standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday-Friday; 8a-4:
30p Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
Citizen of the United States. English Language Proficiency:
Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Preferred
Experience:
Prefer at least two years of experience, but not required, in performing a full range of echocardiographic procedures including transthoracic echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, and exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiograms. Knowledge of sterile processes and be able to assist with pericardialcentesis, intra-op and Cath lab echocardiographic procedures. Incumbent is expected to perform the full range of echocardiographic procedures and provide results for clinical diagnosis. Registered or registry eligible with ARDMS or CCI. Incumbent must have BLS certification. Grade Determinations:
In addition to meeting the basic requirements stated above, the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates. GS-09 candidates must have all the following:
At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-08) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of this experience includes echocardiography technicians at this level identify and record anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant condition from ultrasound imaging and simultaneous recordings of the Doppler. They incorporate the causes and results of a variety of symptoms and conditions into a plan of ultrasonic diagnostic examination. They change and develop sounding techniques to accommodate such variables as limited patient mobility, variation in physical condition or dimension of the patient, presence of prosthesis or foreign objects, and ultrasonic response of different body parts. They produce diagnostic quality images and Doppler frequency recordings using M-mode, two-dimensional, and Doppler ultrasound. While we no longer require essay-style responses to our Knowledge's Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs), you must be able to demonstrate that you possess the (below) competencies which are necessary to perform the work of the position. Please ensure your resume/CV/application supports the level of experience/education/training; otherwise, we will not be able to award you credit for the experience/education/training you claim. These are the KSA's for this subject position:
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 desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable. Assignments:
For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Reference:
VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G-27, Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography) Qualification Standard. 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). The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. Physical Requirements:
Use of fingers; both hands; must be able to see computer screen; hearing aid permitted; work is primarily active; position requires lifting up to 25 pounds; moving; operating and handling equipment; assisting patient to and from the bed; walking, standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- Department:
0649 Medical Instrument Technician - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $68,777 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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