The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT), Echocardiogram, serves as a specialized technician with focused cardiac knowledge above full performance level in the Hospital and Specialty Care Division of the VA Portland Health Care System. The MIT performs all duties related to the support of echocardiography services in the facility.

Duties

The MIT-Echo performs all duties related to the support of echocardiography services in the facility. This includes a full range of complex cardiac ultrasound procedures including special procedures and complicated examinations for which there are no standard instructions or procedures. The MIT-Echo independently performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations in both inpatient and outpatient settings throughout all areas of the Portland VA Health Care System. Diagnostic ultrasound scans are performed in a technically acceptable manner based on established protocols and procedures. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

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 as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Basic Experience/Education: There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation. Experience is covered under grade requirements. Certification: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are desirable. Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardia Sonographer (RCS) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) is highly desirable. 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). Grade Determinations: GS-9 Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 grade level. Examples of this experience include but are not limited to: identifying and recording anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant condition from ultrasound imaging and simultaneous recordings of the Doppler; incorporating the causes and results of a variety of symptoms and conditions into a plan of ultrasonic diagnostic examination; changing and developing 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; producing diagnostic quality images and Doppler frequency recording using M-mode, two-dimensional, and Doppler ultrasound. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Your experience must demonstrate the following KSAs 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. Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels. Preferred Experience: Experience with structural heart procedures preferred. Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)credentials by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred. References: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G-27 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-09. Physical Requirements: Moderate/light lifting/carrying up to 44 pounds; pulling; pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers/hands; walking/standing; repeated bending; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near and far vision corrective lens permitted; hearing aid permitted; mental and emotional stability; working closely with others and alone.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address VA Portland Health Care System 3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road Portland, OR 97239 US
• Name: Artan Hoxha
• Phone: 5032208262 X58486
• Email: [email protected]