If you are a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply under CBST-11445556-22-LD. The Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is seeking an Medical Instrument Technician (Vascular) to work in the Vascular Surgery Service. This position will be located in Houston, TX. 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: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Education and/or Experience Combination: There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation. Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels. Licensure or Certification: Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. Grade Determinations: GS-9 Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level, 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 experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to fully perform all vascular ultrasound tests and examinations and to function as a technical director of the vascular laboratory and provide oversight and/or guidance to other technicians. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. KSAs 1, 2, and 3 are appropriate for all positions at this level. 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 vascular ultrasonography. *2. Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. 3. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels. 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. Preferred Experience: Must have experience as a Vascular Technician. References: VA Handbook 5005/54, Part II Appendix G27, Medical Instrument Technician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9. Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as prolonged standing, bending over microscopes, reaching for supplies or materials, lifting moderately heavy items such as reagent packs and adequate dexterity to perform intricate procurement of specimens or analysis procedures. Physical characteristics and abilities such as distant and color vision, hearing, and specific agility and dexterity requirements. (See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services). ["The duties of the Medical Instrument Technician - Vascular in the Vascular Surgery Service include but are not limited to: -Performs work involving the collection, compilation, and/or tracking of data and statistical information in support of the program operation.\n- They are expected to perform the full range of vascular ultrasound procedures including the most complex and non-routine and to make appropriate adjustments in established procedures and techniques to obtain the results required for clinical diagnosis and documentation.\n- In this capacity he/she will be responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the lab, overseeing the scheduling of to assure appropriate coverage, scheduling and rescheduling of patients, coordinating quality assurance and quality control programs and other day-to-day problem solving with minimal supervision.\n- Operate and maintain the treadmill, photoplethysmography, electronic Doppler, duplex scanner and other monitoring devices that are available for these procedures.\n- Independently set up inpatient appointments, perform the studies, and record the results.\n- Obtain a brief history and physical pertinent to a peripheral vascular disease with familiarity with the associated signs and symptoms.\n- Show capability of recognizing indications for further studies beyond established and standardized procedures.\n- Give preliminary interpretations of the above-mentioned studies subject to final approval of supervising physician.\n- Obtain familiarity with the computer system and scanner used to generate laboratory reports, use the computer independently, and recognize and report malfunctions.\n- Design new test forms as new procedures are instituted. Be familiar with the protocol established by the Medical Records Committee for the approval of such forms for the patient's permanent medical record.\n- Devise and maintain a protocol and procedure manual regarding the function of the Vascular Laboratory and make revisions and additions when necessary.\n- Prepare patient education materials pertinent to vascular disease and related surgical procedures.\n- Perform necessary patient teaching.\n- Be responsible for ordering and maintaining supplies as needed for the Vascular Lab. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nFunctional Statement #: 580-00008-F\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]