Medical Instrument Technician (Vascular)

About the role

The Medical Instrument Technician (vascular) functions as a senior vascular technician/sonographer. The technician is expected to perform a full range of noninvasive diagnostic vascular examinations including the most complex and non-routine to assist in diagnosis and treatment of vascular disorders affecting the vascular system. The technician performs examinations on inpatient and outpatient Veterans within the peripheral vascular (PV) lab - at the bedside and within the operating room.

Responsibilities

• Performs noninvasive vascular ultrasound procedures including the most complex and non-routine.
• Provides Doppler information of peripheral vessels, demonstrating characteristic differences related to the organs they supply, accurately quantifying carotid artery stenoses, and identifying and correlating specific waveform analysis, plethysmographic tracings, velocity changes, and pressure gradients characteristic of normal, obstructed, or occluded vessels or grafts.
• Performs intracranial (transcranial) vascular examinations.
• Operates instruments to extract the highest quality image utilizing appropriate transducer frequency, Doppler angle, focal zones, gain, depth, color map, wall filter, and sample volume.
• Provides objective data to document progression or regression of disease.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of vascular hemodynamics and ultrasound physics to perform and interpret diagnostic examinations.
• Operate medical equipment proficiently to obtain high-quality images and data using appropriate technical settings.
• Accurately obtain data, document pathology, and quantify disease for diagnostic purposes.
• Perform a full range of non-invasive diagnostic vascular examinations ensuring high-quality imaging and physiologic data acquisition using Doppler, B-mode, duplex imaging, segmental pressures, and photoplethysmography.
• Produce preliminary interpretations to assist providers in clinical decision-making and management.
• Obtain patient history and conduct appropriate physical assessments, including observation, inspection, auscultation, and palpation.
• Adhere to established examination protocols while recognizing indications for further investigation beyond established and standardized procedures.
• Cook uppatient and emergent outpatient PV Lab appointments.
• Effectively communicate with supervisors, peers, and subordinates through various channels.
• Exercise critical thinking to identify and address the strengths and weaknesses of potential solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant technical knowledge and apply new learning to the job.
• Effectively navigate and operate the facility's computer systems efficiently for electronic communication, request generation, report production, and diagnostic image transfer/viewing.
• Serve as a mentor for students and staff, promoting a positive customer experience and adaptability.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected properly.
• Recognize and report any malfunctions of medical equipment, computer software, and hardware.
• Work alongside nationally recognized vascular surgeons, technologists, and academic affiliates.
• Support the facility's research program by performing research protocols and collaborating with the team.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the PV Lab and ensure that medical equipment and exam rooms are disinfected