The Wm. S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, is a 129-bed facility that provides tertiary medical, surgical, neurological, and psychiatric care, and a full range of outpatient services.

Work Schedule: Days

Salary: $73,153 - $95,104 per year

Recruitment Incentive: May be authorized to highly qualified individuals.

Compensation and Benefits – Total Rewards:

• A smoke/drug-free workplace
• A childcare subsidy program
• Paid parent leave
• Free parking or transit subsidy programs at most locations
• Flexible work schedules and shifts
• Workforce and leadership development programs
• Career enhancement opportunities
• Dining options and a tax-free retail store
• Social Security paid by VA – 6.2% of taxable wages up to max of $132,900 on behalf of employee)
• Medicare paid by VA (1.45% on behalf of the employee)
• FSAFEDS Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance – VA pays 1/3 of insurance cost for basic life insurance)
• Thrift Savings Plan Federal 401(k) – VA provides up to 5% employer matched / automated contributions to your savings plan)
• Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) – VA contributes 8.3% annually to FERS basic/defined benefit

Rest easy knowing that VA has you and your family’s insurance needs covered. Insurance coverage may follow you into retirement after (5) years of vested service (conditions apply). For a full list of benefits, visit: https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Benefits/EmploymentBenefits

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. If selected for this position, you must meet specific individual eligibility requirements and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. Please contact Eva.Gennara@va.gov or VISN12EDRP@va.gov for more information.

The Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) functions as a diagnostic medical sonographer, specializing in vascular ultrasound. The incumbent operates diagnostic ultrasound scanning equipment to produce cross sectional and two-dimensional images of internal organs and body structures. The MIT conducts basic equipment maintenance, performs quality control measures, assists with development of policies, reports abnormal findings to physicians, and completes other administrative, technical, or supervisory tasks as required.

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. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  1. 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.
  2. Ability to perform vascular studies such as vertebral, renal artery, aortic aneurysm, portal-systemic shunts, etc.
  3. Ability to assist radiologists with biopsy procedures determining the location, depth, and required needle angle for the lesion to be sampled.
  4. Ability to assist in surgical procedures and fluid aspirations.
• Certification. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are desirable.

To find out more about education/experience levels, visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series – Reference: Series: 0649 Medical Instrument Technician

Apply through: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/722399600

Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

*** IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ FOR APPLICATION PURPOSES: ***

• A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week
• All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates
• Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities
• Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment

William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital

Madison, WI

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.