<p>The incumbent will function at the advanced performance level. The incumbent performs the most complex ultrasound examinations. The responsibilities of this position are to perform a variety of ultrasonic technical studies in the application of non-ionization high frequency waves to patients for diagnosis of disease and other abnormalities and assist physicians during interventional procedures.</p> <p>Functions:</p> <p>a. Independently performs a variety of routine small part, abdominal, gynecologic (pelvic transabdominal and endo-vaginal), obstetric (emergent first trimester) examinations in accordance with established practice guidelines.</p> <p>b. Locate, identify, and determine compositions of cold nodules; differentiate benign renal cysts from malignant neoplasms; evaluate renal disease, liver abnormalities, pancreatic masses, and determining presence or absence of abdominal aortic aneurysms are among the variety of studies to be performed.</p> <p>c. Independently performs a variety of routine and complex vascular examinations using pulse and continuous wave Doppler and color Doppler techniques such as upper-extremity venous duplex to include abdominal aorta duplex, carotid-artery duplex scans in accordance with established practice guidelines.</p> <p>d. Instructs the radiology residents and fellow staff and students in all aspects of ultrasound. Manages the technique of residents and students performing scans and in the generation of images for interpretation. Advises radiologist or referring physician of results and provides a preliminary diagnostic evaluation.</p> <p>e. Appropriately uses the administrative menus, functions, and tools applicable to the Veterans Health Information System and Technology Architecture system (VISTA), the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) application, and McKesson (PACS) Radiology reading solution to accurately and effectively manage patient encounters, document treatment and care, and archive diagnostic imaging.</p> <p>f. Adheres to established facility patient identification policy and procedures to ensure correct identification of all patients such that they are appropriately linked with their medical record and the services and treatments intended for them.</p> <p>g. Performs a variety of administrative functions required as part of the daily operations of the ultrasound modality to include but not limited to ultrasound desk coordinator, patient and exam registration duties, monitoring of VetLink self-service kiosk for outpatient check-in status, processes ultrasound requisitions (daily request printouts), coordinates emergent outpatient exam add-ons into the daily schedule with local and house staff,</p> <p>h. Schedules exams in a manner so as to optimize exam times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases. This requires the ability to prioritize scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the emergency patient.</p> <p>i. Assists section supervisor and the radiologists in establishing protocols for routine examinations and makes independent judgments when it is necessary to deviate from standard procedures.</p> <p>j. Participates in the orientation and precepting of new employees to the Ultrasound modality to include initial training for complex examinations routinely performed at the facility.</p> <p>k. The incumbent must be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the Medical Center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed.</p> <p>l. Responsible to explain exams to competent patients so that patients understand what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible.</p> <p>m. Reusable Medical Equipment Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) is any medical equipment designed by the manufacturer to be reused for multiple patients. All personnel who are involved with the use of RME are responsible for knowing what designated RME is used in their clinical area and following the local Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) drafted in accordance with the manufacturer's written recommendations to ensure compliance with established handling, disinfection, and transport procedures of RME.</p> <p>n. Continually reviews new developments in the field of Ultrasound. Is continually on the alert to improve quality of exams utilizing the new technologies available. The purpose of this review is to provide the patients with the best possible scans for diagnostic purposes.</p> <p>NOTE: Positions should be assigned to the DRT, GS-647 series, when both ultrasound and other modalities which require the delivery of ionizing radiation are performed. Positions in which ultrasound duties are performed exclusively (no other modalities are performed), should be assigned to the Medical Instrument Technician, GS-649 series, since ultrasound duties solely do not require the delivery of ionizing radiation.</p> <p>Work Schedule: M-F: 0800-1630</p>