Job opening: Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound)
Salary: $60 823 - 79 070 per year
Published at: Nov 13 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: This position is located in the Dept of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Recruitment Incentive MAY Be Authorized.
Relocation Incentive MAY Be Authorized.
Advance in Hire MAY Be Authorized.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Duties
Performs a wide variety of complex ultrasound examinations.
Responsible for training Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Radiology and/or Emergency Room Residents.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of developments in ultrasonography field.
Obtains adequate diagnostic image as determined by a radiologist to interpret.
Advises radiologist and/or referring physician of examination results; provide preliminary information regarding diagnostic evaluation.
Performs operator level maintenance and care of equipment ensuring adequate imaging.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- 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.
- 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 be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not
- 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 may require working alternate shifts and/or pulling call.
- This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
- This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
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 variety of ultrasound examination on patients, setting up, adjusting and/or maintaining ultrasound diagnostic equipment and assisting Radiologist or Physician with 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-08).
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
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