About the Position: This position is within the Army Health Clinic Kenner. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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: experience performing a variety of diagnostic ultrasound examinations; OR ability to recognize medically significant findings during ultrasound examinations; OR experience assisting providers in reading or evaluating ultrasound results. 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.
Ensures the overall quality and operating efficiency of the Ultrasound Services.
Oversees the organization and tracking of all affected patients coordinating with multi-disciplinary care providers.
Performs complex diagnostic ultrasound examinations/procedures utilizing two-dimensional, three dimensional, four dimensional, flex view, color and pulsed Doppler.
Establishes, implements and modifies operational and patient management guidelines to ensure continued accreditation status and quality patient care.
Establishes and reviews operating instructions for ultrasound procedures in accordance with the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM) and Joint Commission standards.
Attends in-service training to stay up to date on new sonographic procedures, technology, and techniques.
Provides training on diagnostic medical ultrasound imaging to a variety of hospital personnel to ensure quality patient care, ranging from registered nurses, resident physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.