• 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.
• Utilizes different methods and techniques, make modifications to effectively accomplish diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
• Serves as the Clinical Instructor for students on rotation from local Institute of Ultrasound Diagnostics training programs.
• 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.
• Operates the Teleradiology system in order to ensure the transmission of the examination and all required paperwork to the outside Radiologist.
• 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.
• 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.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Registration as a Registered Ultrasound Technologist (RDMS) and/or certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), and/or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT-S).
• This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.
• Position requires regular and reoccurring contact with children/minors under the age of 18, and a Child Background Check is required.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment/placement screening and random testing thereafter.
• Required to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties
• Pre-employment physical required and annually thereafter.
• Required to obtain necessary immunizations (i.e., Hepatitis B, annual influenza)
• May be required to work uncommon tours of duty hours, working either fixed or rotating shift which may include on call, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• This position has been designated “Mission Essential”.
• Position requires approximately 5% TDY/travel.
• Required to wear Personnel Protective Equipment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment/placement screening and random testing thereafter.

Qualifications

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 performing a wide variety of ultrasound examinations on human patients;
setting up, adjusting, operating or maintaining ultrasound and diagnostic equipment; and 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).

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your rsum and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.