Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound)

Summary About the Position: This position is located in the Diagnostic section, Department of Radiology, Clinical Support Services Directorate in Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center. Shift work is required Mon-Fri Day/Evening/Overnight. Work hours (1) 0700-1530; (2) 1500-2330 This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties Performs a wide variety of complex ultrasound examinations of patients to aid in the diagnosis of disease or injury. Follows operational procedures and patient management guidelines to ensure continued accreditation status and quality patient care. Extend and/or modify the procedure to ensure full and accurate information. Train radiologists, physician assistants, students, and other personnel in ultrasound principles, procedures, capabilities, techniques, and equipment. Performs operator level maintenance and care of equipment. Coordinates quality and operational elements of care with the Department Head of Radiology. Requirements Conditions of employment This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis. Required to wear Personnel Protective Equipment. Required to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Pre-employment physical required and annually thereafter. This position is required to work uncommon tours of duty hours such as, on-call, working either fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Must be able to obtain and maintain a current certification in the specialization from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions. Certified Diagnostic Radiology Technician (Ultrasound). This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination. This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination. A candidate selected to this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to annual seasonal influenza vaccination. Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series. Must be able to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and Certifications from the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross within 6 months of hire. Applicants must be able to fulfill Prime Source Verification (PSV) requirements and obtain and maintain for the duration of employment in this position. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Skilled in the setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining diagnostic ultrasound and ancillary equipment; 2) knowledge of the concepts, practices, procedures, techniques, and equipment applied to medical ultrasound; 3) Assisting in performance of invasive procedures such as biopsies, aspirations, nephrostomes, amniocentesis, etc. and 4) Ability to read and explain sonograms Education: Successful completion of a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of by 60. Add the two percentages. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.