Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound) GS-0649-09

Overview

Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound)-GS-0649-09 - Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Dept. of Radiology, Fort Cavazos, TX

 

Fort Cavazos is located in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio.

Founded in 1942, this 340-sq.-mile military base is the Army's Premier Installation to train and deploy heavy forces.

A 214,968 acre installation, Fort Cavazos is now the largest active duty armored post in the U.S. Armed Forces and the only post in the United States capable of stationing and training two Armored Divisions.

The rolling, semi-arid terrain is ideal for multifaceted training and testing of military units and individuals.  Additionally, the Killeen community is a model of support for Army families. There are lots of resources and networks available to assist you.

 

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/   

 

 

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

A recruitment incentive may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Student Loan repayment may be authorized

A degree from a Diagnostic Medical Sonography School is required.   

 

 

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of complex ultrasound examinations such as Abdominal, Renal, Pelvic, Obstetric, Carotid, Venous, Vascular, Testicular, Thyroid, Breast, and various Biopsies to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury.
• Independently perform scans which illustrate normal and abnormal anatomy.
• Advise the radiologist of urgent preliminary diagnostic evaluations and notifies them of studies requiring their immediate attention while the patient is undergoing examination.
• Use scanner to properly position probes and other equipment, fix point of entry, determine depth and direction of penetration and location within the body locate disease sites, identify position and functioning or response of organs, etc.
• Conduct hands-on training and technical oversight of other technicians.
• Prepare reports on examinations, equipment status and utilization, workload, supply status and consumption, and related matters.

• Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

Who May Apply: US CitizensIn 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 which includes performing a variety of ultrasound examinations, setting up or maintaining ultrasound equipment, and educating patients or staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).OREducation: Two full years of graduate level education or a master's degree in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Ultrasound or Sonography.ORCombination 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 the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

Education

Foreign Education: If you are using e