Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound)

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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, 1) performing a variety of ultrasound examinations on patients of all ages; 2) receiving and positioning patients for examination; and 3) assisting in maintaining ultrasound diagnostic equipment.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/ level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Sonography or Radiology from an accredited college or university. (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 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.

Perform a wide variety of complex ultrasound examinations.,Utilize diagnostic two-dimensional imaging, spectral Doppler analysis, color and power Doppler, angio techniques, and real-time ultrasound imaging across multiple organ systems in both inpatient and outpatient radiology settings.,Identify abnormalities within the body and providing accurate ultrasound imaging documentation as medical proof of abnormal findings.,Independently operate ultrasound equipment to obtain diagnostic-quality images.,Assist radiologists and medical officers with complex or invasive diagnostic procedures, including needle biopsies, aspirations, sonohysterograms, and renal biopsy guidance.,Train radiologist, physicians, and other personnel in ultrasound principles, procedures, capabilities, techniques, and equipment.,Establish and maintain a variety of files and records relating to ultrasound activities.