About the Position: This position is located in the Dept of Medicine Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. A Recruitment Incentive MAY be authorized. A Relocation Incentive MAY be authorized. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Provides complex cardiac sonographic studies (two-, three-, and four-dimensional sector scanning, color, specular Doppler and myocardial mechanics) in adult patients referred to cardiology. Performs ultrasound examinations, modifying examination type based on pathology discovered during the procedure. Receives and/or reviews ultrasound examination from physicians to determine type of procedure required and/or potential contraindication for procedure being requested. Reports on studies performed regarding critical results and information found during sonographic procedures., informing physician of any examination concerns that may affect patient diagnosis and/or treatment. Assists cardiologists in performing invasive diagnostic procedures, (i.e. intravenous contrast injection, trans-esophageal echocardiography, imaging). Coordinates and/or demonstrates advanced sonography training protocols for physicians, medical students, nurses, Cardiology fellows, Sonographers and Cardiovascular students in a patient care environment. Trains physicians and students in ultrasound examination equipment use, procedures, and interpretation of echocardiographic images and develops ultrasound-training programs for presentation of didactic material. Explains procedures and limitations of methodology, while providing instructions on use of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position may require the incumbent to work weekends.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must possess a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) from (CCI); and/or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer from CCI

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 and/or reviewing echo ultrasound tests to identify and record anomalies; and providing ultrasonic recordings of the heart and related structures; and using diagnostic cardiac equipment. . 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83DB DHA SAN ANTONIO MKT-BROOKE AMC DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk