About the Position: Location is is Radiology at Kenner, the office and exam room are together with an attached changing room for patients. The set hours for Ultrasound are 0700-1600, with lunch from 1200-1300. Monday through Friday only. Patients are scheduled every 45 minutes, and if available space and the exam allows, the occasional walk in patient. Generally non emergent patients, mostly ambulatory patients. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams such as abdomens, small parts, upper and lower extremities, pelvis, neonatal heads, obstetric sonography etc. Select, set up, adjust and operate ultrasound equipment. Assist in performance of invasive procedures on patient such as but not limited to aspirations, nephrostomies, or amniocentesis. Trains radiologists, physicians, and other personnel in ultrasound principles, procedures, capabilities, techniques, and equipment. Develops ultrasound training plans for incorporation in other programs of instruction. Explain procedures to patients in order to reduce fears. Review consultation requests from primary care providers to determine type of ultrasound examination for patient.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. A Childcare National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI) 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.
• This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position and is subject to a pre-employment screening and random testing thereafter.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination. A candidate selected to this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to annual seasonal influenza vaccination.
• Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series.
• This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons in accordance with Army Regulation 40-562, Chapters 3 and 4.
• This position may be eligible for Situational/Ad-HOC Telework.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and Certifications from the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross within 6 months of hire.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill Prime Source Verification (PSV) requirements and obtain and maintain for the duration of employment in this position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 equivalent to the GS-GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Skilled in the setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining diagnostic ultrasound and ancillary equipment; 2) knowledge of the concepts, practices, procedures, techniques, and equipment applied to medical ultrasound; 3) Assisting in performance of invasive procedures such as biopsies, aspirations, nephrostomes, amniocentesis, etc. and 4) Ability to read and explain sonograms Education: Successful completion of a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of by 60. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83CU DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-KENNER AHC DO NOT USE Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk