The position is located within the Health Disparities Research Section (HDRS), Laboratory of Epidemiology and Population Sciences (LEPS), National Institute on Aging (NIA). LEPS plans, conducts, and directs epidemiology, demography, and biometry programs relevant to the mission of the NIA.

Duties

Designs, plans, and performs non-routine and specialized densitometry procedures using techniques in accordance with established protocols and in coordination with physicians. Performs preliminary quality control and analysis of the printed EKG output to determine if the EKG tracing is appropriate for interpretation. Monitors physiological status of participant during procedures arid conducts participant education. Recommends and implements actions necessary for the improvement of overall performance of medical equipment study. Sets up, calibrates, standardizes, adjusts, cleans, and maintains new or recently modified DXA equipment used in research. Monitors levels of inventory and participates in selection of new supplies and equipment. Conducts comprehensive systematic quality control procedures and preventative maintenance on DXA scanner on a regular basis and maintains proper electronic and written records for quality control reports. Conducts comprehensive systematic quality control procedures on the EKG machine on a regular basis. Order parts needed for the EKG machine and maintain calibration records. Obtains analytical data and develops reports to medical staff. Knowledge and skills in recording data, maintaining records about patients and instrumentation, and creating and adhering to scheduled protocols for equipment management. The duties described above are at the full performance level of GS 09, if you are selected at a lower grade, you will essentially perform a variety of duties as those at the full performance level described above, however, duties will be performed under closer supervision with more detailed guidance.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-08 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Performing scans in a supervised setting using X-Ray related equipment; implementing new or changing instrumentation procedures; assisting in calibrating, operating, and maintaining X-Ray related equipment; and reading test results and providing advice on patient condition. You qualify at the GS-09 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Independently performing scans using X-Ray related equipment (including DXA or EKG); providing training to staff in new or changing instrumentation procedures; preparing test results for physician review; calibrating, operating and maintaining X-Ray related equipment; maintaining detailed records and preparing record of test results; and evaluating test results to determine patient condition; OR B. Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. This degree major must have been in a field of study with coursework directly related to the work of the position to be filled, that included at least 24 semester hours in courses such as biology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, medical technology, or physics. Of the 24 semester hours, at least 12 must have been in a field directly related to the specialization of the position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12182615

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Lucia Guerra
• Phone: 3015948068
• Email: [email protected]