This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/529550900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
NOTE: This is an open continuous announcement and applications submitted prior to April 18, 2019 will be pulled and rated for referral. Further ratings will occur every week thereafter until position is filled. Once a selection has been made, no further candidates will be rated/referred unless further vacancies occur. This announcement may be canceled at any time.
Learn more about this agency04/03/2019 to 09/30/2019
$67,249 - $80,407 per year
GS 9
3 vacancies in the following location:
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Intermittent
Excepted
9
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Yes
OCA-CBAU-10466327-19-TAL
529550900
Current, permanent Department of Veterans Affairs employees only.
The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) (Diagnostic Ultrasound (DU)) position is in our Imaging Service at the VA Central CA Healthcare System (VACCHCS). The incumbent must have skills in a diverse range of ultrasound imaging sub-specialties to include Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Abdominal Sonography, Pelvic Sonography, small parts sonography, and Vascular Sonography. Major duties include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinates a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in the application of non-ionizing high frequency ultrasonic waves to humans for diagnosis of disease.
- Knows and understands the principles of ultrasound and the highly specialized equipment well enough to essentially approve the acceptability or reject ability of each scan.
- Sets up, adjusts all equipment, and manually maneuvers the transducer to perform the exam.
- Receives and identifies patients, explains methods of procedures, assists movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, carts, and tables, positions the patient and performs examinations requested.
- Develops and maintains patient prep procedures so that patients, nurses understand the proper preparations for ultrasound examinations in an effort to minimize delays of examinations.
- Explains examinations to be performed to the patients so that understandings of the purpose of the study as well as any requirements of the patients are thoroughly understood.
- Reviews related information found in the patient's electronic medical record to correlate lab and x-ray for the radiologist.
- Provides/sends ultrasound images and related information to the radiologist for interpretation of the exams.
- Assures that preventative maintenance and required QA are completed in a timely manner.
Work Schedule: The candidate should expect to work during any of the of the following tours of duty. This intermittent position requires a candidate come in to perform ultrasonography exams on an as-needed/unscheduled basis to fill in when other technologists call in sick or need to take leave.
Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm
Mon-Fri, 3:30pm-12:00am
Monday-Friday Noon-8:30pm
Sat-Sun, 8am-8:30pm, two days during the week 12:00am-8:30am
Sat-Sun, 8pm-8:30am, two days during the week 12:00am-8:30am
Functional Statement Title: MIT (DU), GS-0649-9
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not authorized
PCS/Relocation Allowances: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Education cannot be used to qualify for this position, all applicants must have the experience outlined in the Qualifications section above.
*If you are not a current, permanent VA employee, you must apply under external announcement OCA-CBAU-10466328-19-TAL, which is open to US Citizens. First area of consideration will be given to current facility (VACCHCS) employees. NOTE: Fee Basis, WOC, Contract, Volunteer, Trainee, and Temporary personnel must apply to the external announcement to receive consideration.*
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Documents 1-3 (required from every applicant), documents 4-5 are only required if they apply to you.
1. Resume: Your resume must include the following information for each job you list: Job title; Complete Work Place Addresses; Duties (be as detailed as possible); Month and year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); Full-time or part-time status, (include hours worked per week); Grade level held, if applicable. Information must be current not older than a year; Ensure your resume clearly details your applicable work experience to meet the KSAs outlined in the 'Qualifications' section.
2. Application 10-2850c is required to be considered for this position. Please complete form in its entirety. If you answer "YES" to questions item # 15B and/or item # 28 through # 37, please attach a separate sheet of paper with a brief explanation for each question to which you answered "Yes". VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search. Information must be current not older than a year. Outdated and/or incomplete applications will be considered ineligible.
3. Current, permanent VA employees: you must include your latest SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, and SF-50 displaying your highest previous rate (if applicable). You may obtain these from your current Human Resources office or your e-Official Personnel Folder. The SF-50 must display: Title, Pay Plan, Occ Code, Grade, Tenure, and Position Occupied. This includes ICTAP/CTAP documentation for displaced Federal employees, to include a copy of the agency notice in addition to your last SF-50. Federal employees are able to access their SF-50 through the eOPF portal: https://eopf.opm.gov/va/
4. Copy of diagnostic ultrasound registration; BCLS and ACLS certifications, if applicable.
5. If prior military service: you must include all copies of your DD-214 Forms (Member-4 copy showing type of discharge and dates of service). Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability must also submit a copy of their disability rating letter from the Veterans Benefits Administration. Copies of your DD-214 may be requested by calling 800-827-1000 or TDD# 800-829-4833. If you are on terminal leave from active duty, attach a letter from your commander indicating the date of discharge and type of discharge. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must also complete and submit an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf).
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10466327.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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