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Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 50 days ago
On-site Wichita, KS $85K – $111K Apply by Aug 4, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita Kansas is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a Medical Instrument Technician - Diagnostic Ultrasound position in Wichita.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include but are not limited to: Operates diagnostic ultrasonic scanning equipment to produce cross sectional and two-dimensional pictures of internal organs and body structures used to diagnose diseases and other medical conditions.
- →Performs ultrasound examinations to include but not limited to abdominal, small parts, gynecology, abdominal vascular, carotid and peripheral arteries, veins and graphs, DVT exams, and ankle brachial indices.
- →Advises radiologists or referring physician of significant abnormalities that would require their immediate attention and visualization while the patient is undergoing examination.
- →Participates in the training of physicians, students and ultrasound technologists so that these individuals may acquire an understanding of the principles of ultrasound and how it relates to other diagnostic exams.
- →Performs routine clerical procedures for maintaining accurate ultrasound records so that easy recall of patient examinations may be achieved.
- →Make multiple simultaneous setting and adjustments in operation of equipment to insure accurate results.
- →Based on clinical findings, determines necessary ultrasonic procedures to yield definitive diagnostic findings.
- →Reviews new developments in the field and recommends to supervisor those that would improve the operations of the section.
- →Maintains adequate supplies so that examinations are not delayed due to the lack of necessary equipment and supplies.
- →Develops and maintains patient prep procedures so that patients and wards understand the proper preparations for ultrasound examinations to minimize delays of examinations.
- →Explains examinations to be performed to the patients so that an understanding of the purpose of the study as well as any requirements of the patients are thoroughly understood.
- →This is done so that an adequate ultrasound study may be obtained to get diagnostic examinations for treatment and diagnosis of disorders.
- →Gathers related information such as patient chart, x-rays, etc., so that correlations of examinations to other studies may be made by the radiologists in diagnosis and recommendation of treatment for medical disorders.
- →Distributes ultrasound examinations and related information to the radiologist responsible of the interpretation of the exams.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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 evaluation.
Personality Fit
Job ID: c18b2372-2230-4699-b2de-99ad0631d9db
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