The primary purpose of this position is to perform a wide range of highly technical and semi-professional procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the application of ultrasonic examinations of diagnostic quality for patients of all age groups.
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: independently performing a variety of Ultrasound procedures including abdominal, musculoskeletal, OB/GYN, vascular and experience managing the technical and procedural aspects of the Ultrasound specialization. OR Two full years of graduate education or completion of a master's degree. Graduate education must be in a field directly related to the work of the position. GS-10: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: independently performing a wide range of highly technical and semi-professional ultrasound procedures. Independently performing a variety of Ultrasound procedures including: abdominal, breast, musculoskeletal, OB/GYN, vascular and physician assist for needle biopsy and experience managing the technical and procedural aspects of the Ultrasound specialization. Selective Placement Factor: Incumbent must be registered and maintain accreditation with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and/or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). You must include a copy of your certification with your application. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Performs a wide range of complex ultrasound procedures and studies. Includes obstetrical/gynecological, abdominal, vascular, small parts, cranial, transthoracic, and trans esophageal, and cardiology exams. Correlates clinical history of patients, pertinent clinical data, lab tests and other ancillary diagnostic exams to determine and obtain ultrasound exams of optimal clinical value. Receives and positions patients for exams, explains procedures to conduct ultrasound examinations, adjusts techniques and equipment as necessary to obtain a superior imaging exam. Serves as a clinical instructor for students from certain colleges, schools of ultrasound. Provides clinical instruction and technical imagining training for Diagnostic Medical Sonography students. Performs other duties as assigned.