About the Position: Location is in the Radiology department at Kenner Army Health Clinic, 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.

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

• Tier 1: This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• A Childcare National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI) is required.
• Hepatitis B: 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.
• Tuberculosis (TB): This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing.
• Lifting (Moderate/Heavy): Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Physical: This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS): This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.
• Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Influenza: This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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-07 grade level in the Federal service 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. OR Education: Successful completion of one and a half years (i.e., 27 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Radiology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityCustomer ServiceDeveloping OthersTechnical Credibility Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-).

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

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