MEDICAL INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN (ULTRASOUND)

Summary

About the Position: This is a Flyer Announcement for a Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound) position with Naval Medical Center, Camp Lejeune. Located in Onslow, North Carolina. This is a Flyer Announcement - Resume, Transcripts, Licenses and Certificates need to be emailed to Veronica Altamirano @ [email protected]

Duties

• Performs difficult and complex ultrasound examinations and determines how best to perform the examination while identifying the medically significant aspects found and documenting that to the Radiologist.
• Receives and reviews requests from physicians and other healthcare providers for ultrasound examinations of patients in the automated information system or other current electronic healthcare record systems.
• Independently plans and carries out all examinations in accordance with the requesting physician’s identified needs.
• Receives patients of all ages for examination, verifies patient identification and medication allergies Explains procedures, position patient and actions to allay fears and secure maximum cooperation.
• Performs pre-procedure planning with the assigned Radiologist.
• Gathers appropriate supplies and equipment required for the procedure using aseptic techniques to prepare the procedure tray.
• Follows operational procedures and patient management guidelines to ensure continued accreditation status and quality patient care.
• Serves as the Clinical Instructor for students on rotation from local Institute of Ultrasound Diagnostics training programs. Ensures that the presence of the student does not detract from mission needs while providing an optimal training environment.
• Trains Radiologists, physicians and other personnel in ultrasound principles, procedures, capabilities, techniques and equipment when required.
• Uses systems like the Picture Archiving and Communications System to manipulate, transfer, query and communicate the digital images of all patients and creates disks for patients as needed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience 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 which includes setting up ultrasound equipment, performing ultrasound procedures or monitoring patient condition during examination. 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. Preferred: Certified in General Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). This is a Flyer Announcement - Resume, Transcripts, Licenses and Certificates need to be emailed to Veronica Altamirano @ [email protected]

Education

See Education Requirements Above How You Will Be Evaluated

This is a Flyer Announcement - Resume, Transcripts, Licenses and Certificates need to be emailed to Veronica Altamirano @ [email protected] 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 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. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. 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. This is a Flyer Announcement - Resume, Transcripts, Licenses and Certificates need to be emailed to Veronica Altamirano @ [email protected]