Medical Instrument Technician - Ultrasound Technologist

Basic Requirement : English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Are you proficient in spoken and written English?GS-6 Grade Requirements : Do you have at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-5) which demonstrates the KSAs related to the duties of the position?

In addition, can you demonstrate the following Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) : Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy in order to receive and interpret physician requests for routine, standardized ultrasonography procedures.

Knowledge of tissue harmonics and soundwave propagation within the body to adjust TGC (Time Gain Compensation) for optimal image quality.

Knowledge of the physics of velocity, frequency of soundwaves, and their physical properties. Ability to set up and adjust the ultrasound equipment to meet the conditions of the examination and the patient and to operate the equipment for standardized, routine procedures.

Ability to interact with patients explaining procedures and positioning the patient for the procedure. GS-7 Grade Requirements : Do you have at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-6) which demonstrates the KSAs related to the duties of the position?

In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) : : 1. Ability to set up and adjust the ultrasound equipment to meet the conditions of the examination and the patient and to operate the equipment for more complex, but standardized procedures.

2. Knowledge of zoom, expansion, prospectus, color Doppler, and pulsed echo Doppler. 3. Knowledge of the digital transmission of images.

4. Ability to alter standard, but complex procedures and protocols to meet patient needs and physical limitations. GS-8 Grade Requirements : Do you have at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-7) which demonstrates the KSAs related to the duties of the position?

In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) : 1. Ability to perform diagnostic ultrasound examination on multiple areas of the body, including, but not limited to, the abdomen, pelvis, chest, small parts, thyroid, and scrotum.

2. Ability to perform vascular studies such as aortic aneurysm, portal-systemic shunts, etc. 3. Ability to assist radiologists with biopsy procedures determining the location, depth, and required needle angle for the lesion to be sampled.

4. Ability to assist in surgical procedures and fluid aspirations. GS-9 Grade Requirements : Do you have at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-8) which demonstrates the KSAs related to the duties of the position?

In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs : 1 1.Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures, to evaluate and initiate performance improvement projects, and to write policies, procedures, and protocols that pertain to diagnostic ultrasonography.

2. Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. 3. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels.

GS-10 Grade Requirements : Do you have at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-9) which demonstrates the KSAs related to the duties of the position?

In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs : 1. Advanced knowledge of complex and non-standard treatment and examination procedures and techniques.

2. Ability to plan and assist in the establishment of a completely integrated treatment and examination program. 3. Ability to evaluate new products and equipment and make recommendations concerning developments which would improve operations.

Preferred Experience : Minimum 1 year Ultrasound experience preferred. MSK Board Certified preferred. Ablation experience preferred.