U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Fredericksburg, Virginia, us, 22403
This individual will work in the Cardiac Non-Invasive Laboratory under the supervision of Staff Cardiologists at the Fredericksburg HCC. This individual is responsible for performing the following technical diagnostic test: echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms.
Duties
Perform a complete echocardiogram test by obtaining and recording real time two dimensional ultrasound pictures, m-mode, pulsed and continuous wave and color doppler. Incumbent will be responsible for specific measurements and calculations that will be included in the echocardiogram test.
Be proficient in operating a diagnostic ultrasound machine to obtain quality images to be digital recorded for cardiologist review.
Prepares preliminary diagnostic report for each echocardiogram for review by the cardiologist.
Alert physicians to findings on the echocardiogram that may require prompt intervention before an official interpretation can be rendered (i.e. severe pericardial effusion with tamponade, severe valvular disease).
Is responsible for organizing daily workload in the echocardiography lab, ordering supplies and maintaining equipment. Will be flexible to do stat/emergent echocardiograms.
Is responsible for "trouble- shooting" diagnostic ultrasound equipment when problems occur. Be responsible for calling Biomedical technician to repair equipment.
Incumbent will be responsible for setting up, performing, and analyzing data of pharmacological stress, exercise stress and contrast echocardiograms. Will be able to monitor patient's ECG and blood pressure.
The incumbent will be responsible for setting up and assisting with transesophageal echocardiograms.
Will be responsible for taking and recording vital signs during stress echo test and transesophageal echo test and post TEE recovery.
Will keep up to date in echocardiographic literature and keep abreast of technical developments and evolving applications in the field of echocardiography.
Will participate in clinical echocardiography reading sessions.
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30 pm
Compressed/Flexible May be available up to supervisor
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance) Not Authorized
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)
Telework Not Available
Virtual This is not a virtual position.
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Duties
Perform a complete echocardiogram test by obtaining and recording real time two dimensional ultrasound pictures, m-mode, pulsed and continuous wave and color doppler. Incumbent will be responsible for specific measurements and calculations that will be included in the echocardiogram test.
Be proficient in operating a diagnostic ultrasound machine to obtain quality images to be digital recorded for cardiologist review.
Prepares preliminary diagnostic report for each echocardiogram for review by the cardiologist.
Alert physicians to findings on the echocardiogram that may require prompt intervention before an official interpretation can be rendered (i.e. severe pericardial effusion with tamponade, severe valvular disease).
Is responsible for organizing daily workload in the echocardiography lab, ordering supplies and maintaining equipment. Will be flexible to do stat/emergent echocardiograms.
Is responsible for "trouble- shooting" diagnostic ultrasound equipment when problems occur. Be responsible for calling Biomedical technician to repair equipment.
Incumbent will be responsible for setting up, performing, and analyzing data of pharmacological stress, exercise stress and contrast echocardiograms. Will be able to monitor patient's ECG and blood pressure.
The incumbent will be responsible for setting up and assisting with transesophageal echocardiograms.
Will be responsible for taking and recording vital signs during stress echo test and transesophageal echo test and post TEE recovery.
Will keep up to date in echocardiographic literature and keep abreast of technical developments and evolving applications in the field of echocardiography.
Will participate in clinical echocardiography reading sessions.
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30 pm
Compressed/Flexible May be available up to supervisor
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance) Not Authorized
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)
Telework Not Available
Virtual This is not a virtual position.
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