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Med Instrument Tech (MIT) - Lead Diagnostic Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 49 days ago
On-site Las Vegas, NV $98K – $128K Apply by Aug 6, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESFJINFJISFJISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The Lead Medical Instrument Technician (MIT)-Diagnostic Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist serves as an advanced ultrasound specialist, independently performing a broad spectrum of routine, specialized, and complex ultrasound and vascular imaging procedures at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System.
What You'll Do
- →VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System advocates for an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
- →As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
- →This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
- →This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
- →Major duties include but are not limited to: Perform duplex ultrasound examinations including B-mode, color Doppler, and pulsed-wave Doppler for carotid, abdominal, peripheral arterial and venous systems, and arteriovenous fistulas/grafts.
- →Conduct advanced vascular studies such as ankle-brachia! index (ABI), arterial waveforms, palmar arch testing, thoracic outlet evaluations, renal and mesenteric duplex, aortic aneurysm (AAA) surveillance, and post-EVAR assessments.
- →Adjust scanning parameters to optimize diagnostic image quality based on patient condition and suspected pathology.
- →Triage and prioritize vascular referrals according to patient symptoms, urgency, and clinical indicators.
- →Independently perform complex and technically demanding vascular examinations requiring advanced skill, including detailed access graft/fistula evaluations, venous reflux studies, and specialized protocols.
- →Recognize significant or emergent abnormalities during scanning and immediately communicate findings to ordering providers or vascular surgeons.
- →Provide real-time visualization assistance during vascular procedures when requested.
- →Generate preliminary technical impressions and prepare diagnostic images for interpretation.
- →Notify providers promptly when critical findings are identified.
- →Document completed studies in accordance with established vascular laboratory protocols and accreditation standards.
Requirements
- ✓To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Resume 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.
Personality Fit
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