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This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Southeast Network (VISN 7), VA Augusta Health Care System (VAAHCS) in Augusta, Georgia. The Radiology/Imaging Service Medical Instrument Technician (DUT) operates diagnostic ultrasonic scanning equipment to produce cross sectional and two- and three-dimensional pictures. The incumbent also works off-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays as priorities demonstrate a need. Duties include, however, not limited to: * Performs a full range of ultrasound procedures including special complicated examinations for which there may not be standard instructions or procedures. * Performs independent portable ultrasound examinations in intensive care units, emergency room, surgery, and the Medical Center when required. * Works independently on evenings, nights, and weekend tours of duty as scheduled and/or when on call. * Knows the principles and can operate the ultrasound equipment to approve the acceptability or reject ability of each scan. * Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers the transducer to perform the exam. * Records and processes images for interpretation by a staff Radiologist or resident. * Alerts Radiologist of emergent or abnormal findings and forwards initial interpretation of findings to Radiologist for final interpretation. * Advises Radiologist or radiology resident of preliminary results of exams. * Receives and identifies patients, explains methods and purpose of examinations, and assists movement of patients to and from: wheelchairs, stretchers, and tables. * Aligns, properly, and positions patients for examinations. * Coordinates and/or assist with the transportation of patients to and from the Ultrasound department. Work Schedule: 8:30am -5:00pm OR 10:30-7:00pm, to include on-call, off shift and holidays. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 59167F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.