The Vascular Technologist is expected to conduct, document and analyze quality noninvasive vascular testing on both inpatient and outpatient customers on the most complex and non-routine exams. This position is located within Surgery Service. 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: Applicants must you proficiently speak, read, write, and understand the English Language Certification: Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) is highly desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable. GS-9 Grade Determination: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-8). Examples of specialized experience include: providing Doppler information of peripheral vessels; demonstrating characteristic differences related to the organs they supply; quantifying carotid artery stenoses; identifying and correlating specific waveform analysis, plethysmographic tracings, velocity changes, and pressure gradients characteristic of normal, obstructed, or occluded vessels or grafts; performing intracranial (transcranial) vascular examinations; operating instruments to extract the highest quality image utilizing the appropriate transducer frequency, Doppler angle, focal zones, gain, depth, color map, wall filter, and sample volume; providing objective data to document progression or regression of disease. References: VA Handbook 5005/15 Part II Appendix G27 Physical Requirements: Daily intermittent walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying of lightweight items required. Rigid deadlines and need for high degree of accuracy periodically becomes stressful. ["Duties of the positon include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform non-invasive vascular ultrasound testing and all ancillary duties of a sonographer Follow established testing protocols. Produce highest possible quality study images and data by demonstrating competence on and proper use of all imaging and accessory equipment. Assess the patient's physical, psychosocial and educational needs and provide care appropriate to the age and development level of the patient. Responsible for seeing that there is supporting information and documentation for the exam being performed. Recognize, identify and appropriately document normal and abnormal anatomic structures, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology. Adequately explain testing procedures to patients, family members as necessary and hospital staff members connected to the care of the patient. Maintain patient privacy and record confidentiality according to hospital policy. Develop and maintain good relationships with clients and co-workers. Participate in Peer Review as requested and other departmental process improvement expectations. Keep up to date on new or revised testing protocols and with professional continuing education as required for licensure or certification. Attend and actively participate in department meetings Comply with hospital and departmental safety, educational and in-service requirements Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm. The position will require rotating on-call weekends and holidays. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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