Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound)

About the Position: Serves as an Ultrasound Technologist in a major Medical Treatment Facility (MTF), independently performing complex and highly specialized procedures for the Radiology Department.

This position is located at Camp Lejeune, NC.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

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. | Select, sets up, adjusts, and operates ultrasound equipment. | Extend and/or modifies the procedure to ensure full and accurate information. | Train radiologists, physician assistants, students, and other personnel in ultrasound principles, procedures, capabilities, techniques and equipment. | Perform operator level maintenance and care of equipment. | The ability to take backup call.

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.

Qualifications for GS-08:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience 1) performing a variety of ultrasound examinations of human patients such obstetrical, extremities, transvaginal, and/or deep vein thrombosis (DVT); and 2) setting up, adjusting, or maintaining ultrasound diagnostic equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR

Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Sonography or Radiology.

OR

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 the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. | A Personnel Security Investigation is required. | This position may have specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties may require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis. | Selectees may be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. | This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. | A pre-placement medical examination may be required. | Immunization screening may be 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. | May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS. | This position may include shift work (evenings, weekends, holidays). | This position may require rotating shifts (i.e. work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals). | This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules. | Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required. Required lifting, pushing, prolonged standing | Registered Ultrasound Technologist (RDMS) and/or Certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and/or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT-S) BLS | This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Tier 3 security investigation or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. | This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays. | Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.