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Summary The Lead Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) Diagnostic Ultrasound at this level performs the complete spectrum of general Ultrasound Imaging, which includes, but is not limited to: Thyroid, Neck, Extremity Chet, Abdomen, Retroperitoneal, Pelvis, Scrotal, Breast, and Transvaginal Pelvic imaging Responsibilities Duties and skills needed to be successful in this position include, but are not limited to: Performs all Ultrasound Examinations ranging from the routine to the highly specialized procedures. Knows and understands the principles of Ultrasound and the highly specialized Ultrasound equipment to approve the acceptability or rejectability of each scan. Receives and identifies patients using at least two (2) factor Identifiers, explains methods of procedures, assist movement of patients to and from wheelchair, table, positions the patient and performs examinations as requested. Evaluates the nature of the critical and emergency procedures and rearranges priorities to accommodate them. The Technician interprets the requests or instructions from the Radiologist or Clinician. Receives assignments for a variety of difficult examinations and works independently. Follow departmental Policy and procedure manual. Controls technical factors on Ultrasound Unit, which will affect time, gain, amplitude velocity, frequency, attenuation, absorption, reflection, scattering, refraction and diffraction. Selects between non-focused, fixed-focus, linear phased array, and annular phased array. The Technician must demonstrate skills in performing complex ultrasound procedures including color flow, Doppler carotid and arterial Doppler exams. The physical demands of the work require long periods of standing, waling, and sitting. Work involves constant bending, lifting, twisting, and carrying moderately heavy items such as cassettes. Use of ultrasound units requires twisting, turning, to manipulate the unit. The work requires pushing wheelchair and stretcher patients. Positioning patients who are unconscious, incapacitated patients is done only with the help of other employees. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Diagnostic Ultrasound (US) GS-0649-10 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. 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 dentification 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). Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English. Certification. Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) is highly desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable. In addition, can you demonstrate the following Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Advanced knowledge of complex and non-standard treatment and examination procedures and techniques. Ability to plan and assist in the establishment of a completely integrated treatment and examination program. Ability to evaluate new products and equipment and make recommendations concerning developments which would improve operations. Ability to manage the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (which would include fund controls, contracts, and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs, and administer the allocated budget. 26 Knowledge of and ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties which would include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; performance evaluation; selection of staff; and recommendation of awards, advancements, and, when appropriate, disciplinary actions. Grade Determinations: 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-9) Preferred Experience: 5+ years of General Diagnostic Ultrasound Experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10. 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/. Additional Information During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.