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Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 56 days ago
On-site Nashville, TN $78K – $101K Apply by Jul 30, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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The Medical Instrument Technologist (MIT), Ultrasound (US),performs routine and complex diagnostic and vascular ultrasound imaging studies at TVHS Medical Imaging Service in Nashville and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Requires advanced knowledge of complex and non-standard treatment in examination procedures and techniques.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but not limited to: Performs routine and complex diagnostic and vascular ultrasound imaging studies at TVHS Medical Imaging Service in Nashville and Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
- →Requires advanced knowledge of complex and non-standard treatment in examination procedures and techniques.
- →Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures, and rearranges patients scheduled to accommodate them.
- →Demonstrates the ability to plan and assist in the establishment of integrated treatment and examination of patients in the ultrasound section.
- →Uses high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques for medical purposes.
- →Responsible for maintaining accurate ultrasound records and worksheets so that recall of follow-up of a of patient examinations may be achieved.
- →Maintains adequate supplies so that examinations are not delayed due to the lack of necessary equipment and supplies.
- →Managers functions for forecasting resource and equipment needs.
- →Develops and maintains patient prep procedures so that patients and wards understand the proper preparations for ultrasound examinations in an effort to minimize delays of examinations.
- →These preps are disseminated either by written preparation information or by telephone conversation.
- →Coordinating assignments with a team to complete assigned work, providing input on performance evaluations participation in interview panels and selection of staff members, making recommendations for awards for members of the ultrasound section.
- →Performs quality assurance testing on the ultrasound unit using phantoms, test tools, and or test check lists, etc. for the purpose of assuring peak performance of the ultrasound equipment.
- →Performs or supervises routine housekeeping duties to assure that the ultrasound area is clean and sanitary.
- →Provides care and/or services appropriate to the age of the patients being served, and which is appropriate to the cognitive; emotional, and chronological maturation of the patient.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
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Job ID: 20934fec-2453-45a3-9be4-511caf30cbf1
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