Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiogram)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: White City
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
The incumbent performs all duties related to the support of
echocardiography services in the facility; required to perform a
full range of complex cardiac ultrasound procedures including
special procedures and complicated examinations for which there are
no standard instructions or procedures. Independently performs
diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations in outpatient settings
throughout all areas of VA. Diagnostic ultrasound scans are
performed in a technically acceptable manner.
This job is open to
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
The area of consideration will be in the following order:
1st: Current, permanent White City VA Health Care System
employees.
2nd: All other current, permanent VA employees from other
facilities.
3rd: All other current permanent federal employees.
This job is also open in another announcement to:
This job is also open in another announcement to:
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Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
The incumbent performs specialized cardiac ultrasound examinations
including but not limited to:
A. Transthoracic Echo:
I. Educates and prepares patient for transthoracic echo exam.
II. Acquires high quality, diagnostic images and all required
measurements.
III. Uses ultrasound picture archiving system to display images for
side by side analysis and interpretation by physician.
B. Stress Echo:
I. Educates and prepares patient for stress echo exam.
II. Acquires high quality images before, during, and after exercise
stress protocol and as directed by the physician.
III. Uses ultrasound picture archiving system to display test and
post exercise images for side by side analysis and interpretation
by physician.
C. Contrast Echocardiograms:
I. Educates and prepares patient for echo contrast examination.
II. Ensures proper IV placement for optimal exam quality.
III. Coordinates with provider and patient to ensure the
acquisition of high quality, diagnostic images.
D. Agitated Saline Bubble Echocardiograms:
I. Educates and prepares patient for bubble study exam
II. Ensures proper IV placement for optimal exam quality
III. Coordinates with provider and patient to ensure the
acquisition of high quality, diagnostic images
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0800-1630
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000/Medical Instrument Technician
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Grade Determinations:
Experience: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next
lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills,
abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the
positions to be filled. This would be experience which provided the
overall knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct diagnostic
echocardiography examinations in complex and unusual cases.
KSA's: In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following
KSAs: Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
1. Ability to produce diagnostic quality images and Doppler
frequency shift recordings using M-mode, two-dimensional, pulsed
and continuous wave Doppler spectral display, and colorflow Doppler
imaging.
2. Knowledge of normal echocardiographic findings and deviations
produced by a wide variety of cardiovascular diseases.
3. Ability to perform complex procedures such as cardiac studies of
the four chambers of the heart and valves using sector scanning
techniques to detect stenotic and incompetent valves, chamber
enlargement, and pericardial effusion and cardiovascular studies
deriving pressure gradients across obstructed valves, etc.
4. Ability to perform complementary ultrasonic examinations
(including noninvasive) transthoracic, Bubble studies and contrast
echocardiography, (invasive) stress echocardiography, and
transesophageal echocardiography.
5. Ability to adapt transducer positioning, instrument controls,
and examination techniques to the individual patient being studied
and the problem being evaluated including recognizing pertinent
abnormalities and documenting abnormal findings.
References: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G-27The full
performance level of this vacancy is GS-08.
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.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per
pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served
as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit
toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or
military service experience. This credited service can be used in
determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit
must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is
not guaranteed.
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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP)
are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to
such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process.
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.
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comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
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more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY
NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application,
resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may
affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment
reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process
to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or
during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge
regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with
making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment
at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service
members.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have
access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of
position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time,
temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the
following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure
you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if
applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this
position. Please use this checklistto ensure you have included all
documents required for your application, such as a copy of your
transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former
Federal employees), etc.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible
Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or
for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must
provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and
character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are
currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or
discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to
your active duty service which reflects the dates of service,
character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of
impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others
eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of
eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10
Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the
form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more
information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets -
Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this
position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the
documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET)
on 11/16/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the
questionnaire click
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12197422.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and
appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing
date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Details page will display the status of your
application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus
scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your
USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.
Agency contact information
Keri Perez
Phone
541-440-1000 X40312
Email
Keri.Perez@va.gov
Address
White City VA Medical Center 8495 Crater Lake Highway White City,
OR 97503 US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. After we receive application
packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy
announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure
qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the
review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and
applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred
applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly
by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants
receive a final notification once a selection decision has been
made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging
into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications.
Information regarding your application status can be found in the
USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement
that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or
obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a
face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza
vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive
may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from
federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza
season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA
patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations
include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated
clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and
VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and
unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid
and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,
intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors,
researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who
are expected to perform any or all of their work at these
facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents,
interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel
providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other
personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA
medical facilities.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if
applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this
position. Please use this checklistto ensure you have included all
documents required for your application, such as a copy of your
transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former
Federal employees), etc.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible
Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or
for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must
provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and
character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are
currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or
discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to
your active duty service which reflects the dates of service,
character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of
impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others
eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of
eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10
Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the
form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more
information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets -
Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this
position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the
documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET)
on 11/16/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the
questionnaire click
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12197422.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and
appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing
date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Details page will display the status of your
application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus
scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your
USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.
Agency contact information
Keri Perez
Phone
541-440-1000 X40312
Email
Keri.Perez@va.gov
Address
White City VA Medical Center 8495 Crater Lake Highway White City,
OR 97503 US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. After we receive application
packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy
announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure
qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the
review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and
applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred
applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly
by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants
receive a final notification once a selection decision has been
made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging
into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications.
Information regarding your application status can be found in the
USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement
that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or
obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a
face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza
vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive
may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from
federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza
season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA
patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations
include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated
clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and
VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and
unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid
and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,
intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors,
researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who
are expected to perform any or all of their work at these
facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents,
interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel
providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other
personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA
medical facilities.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
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