Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)
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- Offered by
- Veterans Health Administration
- Type
- Job announcement
- Pay range
- $63,928 to $115,838
- Where it applies
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Posted
- February 23, 2026
- Closes
- September 30, 2026
- Last verified
- September 21, 2026
About this opportunity
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English. Are you proficient in spoken and written English? GS-6 Grade Requirements: Do you have at least have 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-5) which demonstrates the KSAs and other characteristics related to the duties of the position? In addition, can you demonstrate the following Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy in order to receive and interpret physician requests for routine, standardized ultrasonography procedures. Knowledge of tissue harmonics and soundwave propagation within the body to adjust TGC (Time Gain Compensation) for optimal image quality. Knowledge of the physics of velocity, frequency of soundwaves, and their physical properties. Ability to set up and adjust the ultrasound equipment to meet the conditions of the examination and the patient and to operate the equipment for standardized, routine procedures. Ability to interact with patients explaining procedures and positioning the patient for the procedure. Certification. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is desirable. GS-7 Grade Requirements: Do you have at least have 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-6) which demonstrates the KSAs and other characteristics related to the duties of the position to be filled? This would be experience which provided the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to independently conduct difficult but standardized diagnostic ultrasonography examinations. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)::Knowledge of the fundamentals of standard equipment operation, calibration and function. Ability to set up and adjust the ultrasound equipment to meet the conditions of the examination and the patient and to operate the equipment for more complex, but standardized procedures. Knowledge of zoom, expansion, prospectus, color Doppler, and pulsed echo Doppler. Knowledge of the digital transmission of images. Ability to alter standard, but complex procedures and protocols to meet patient needs and physical limitations. Certification. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are desirable. GS-8 Grade Requirements: Do you have at least have 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-7) which demonstrates the KSAs and other characteristics related to the duties of the position to be filled? This would be experience which provided the overall knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct diagnostic ultrasound examinations in complex and unusual cases. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Ability to perform diagnostic ultrasound examination on multiple areas of the body, including, but not limited to, the abdomen, pelvis, transvaginal, chest, small parts, thyroid, breast, and scrotum. Ability to perform vascular studies such as vertebral, renal artery, aortic aneurysm, portal-systemic shunts, etc. Ability to assist radiologists with biopsy procedures determining the location, depth, and required needle angle for the lesion to be sampled Ability to assist in surgical procedures and fluid aspirations. Certification. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are desirable. GS-9 Grade Requirements: Do you have at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-8) which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level? This would be specialized experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge required in order to provide all aspects of diagnostic ultrasonography services. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:1 Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures, to evaluate and initiate performance improvement projects, and to write policies, procedures, and protocols that pertain to diagnostic ultrasonography. Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels. Certification. Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) is highly desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable. GS-10 Grade Requirements: Do you have at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-9) which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level? In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Advanced knowledge of complex and non-standard treatment and examination procedures and techniques. Ability to plan and assist in the establishment of a completely integrated treatment and examination program. Ability to evaluate new products and equipment and make recommendations concerning developments which would improve operations. Certification. Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) is highly desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable. Preferred Experience: Minimum 1 year Ultrasound experience preferred. MSK Board Certified preferred. Ablation experience preferred. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-06 to GS-10. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
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