MEDICAL INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN (ULTRASOUND)

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center located in Tacoma WA with the Department of Radiology. This position is being filled at the GS-06/07 target GS-08 level. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-08 level. Duties performed in a developmental capacity will receive guidance and oversight from lead and or supervisor. Management may select at either grade with the full performance being at the GS-08. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

• Perform a wide variety of complex ultrasound examinations of human patients to aid in the diagnosis of disease or injury.
• Explain the ultrasound examining process to the patient.
• Extend and/or modify the procedure to ensure full and accurate information.
• Select, set up, adjust, and operate ultrasound equipment.
• Train radiologists, physician assistants, students, and other personnel in ultrasound principles, procedures, capabilities, techniques and equipment.
• Perform operator level maintenance and care of equipment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements 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 GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing routine diagnostic ultrasound examinations such as one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes processing orders for Ultrasound requests with the understanding of basic human anatomy and physiology terminology and providing guidance on preparation for ultrasound procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05) Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Specialized Experience GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing routine diagnostic ultrasound examinations such as performing routine diagnostic ultrasound examinations such as abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, renal, and thyroid-under the guidance of senior sonographers or radiologists and operate ultrasound equipment to obtain basic diagnostic images. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06) Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify for this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Specialized Experience GS-08 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing routine diagnostic ultrasound examinations such as independently performing a variety of diagnostic ultrasound examinations (abdominal, renal, pelvic, obstetric, vascular, venous, carotid, thyroid, musculoskeletal; utilizing two-dimensional imaging and spectral Doppler to evaluate anatomy and pathology; and maintaining accurate documentation and proper storage of imaging records. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07) Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other 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. This position has promotion potential to the GS-08 grade level - Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. Noncompetitive promotion to the next grade level may be effected provided incumbent completes all training and development requirements, meets regulatory qualification requirements, time in grade requirement and the duties of the position are still required. Promotion is neither guaranteed nor is automatic. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. 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.