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Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Department of Defense
Location
California
Salary
$85,928 - $111,703
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-7 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves using ultrasound machines to perform detailed scans on patients in a military hospital setting, helping doctors diagnose issues by capturing clear images.
It also includes preparing equipment, training others on ultrasound techniques, and assisting with procedures.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in medical imaging who enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment and has strong attention to detail.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 level, including performing ultrasound exams on patients
- Experience maintaining and operating ultrasound diagnostic equipment
- Ability to assist radiologists or physicians with pre- and post-procedure planning
- Skills in reviewing physician requests and selecting appropriate ultrasound procedures
- Proficiency in adjusting technical factors and sonographic parameters for optimal image quality
- Experience providing training to staff and patients on ultrasound principles and techniques
- Knowledge of aseptic techniques for preparing procedure trays and gathering supplies
Full Job Description
About the Position: This position is located in the Directorate of Clinical Support in the Radiology Department at Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA.
Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Advance Leave Accrual MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Salary Negotiation MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation 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 equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service which includes performing variety of ultrasound examination on patients; maintaining ultrasound diagnostic equipment, and/or assisting Radiologist or Physicians with pre-procedure and post-procedure planning.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Major Duties:
- Perform difficult and complex ultrasound examinations.
- Review requests from physicians for ultrasound examinations.
- Select, sets up, adjusts, and operates ultrasound equipment.
- Perform pre-procedure planning with Radiologist.
- Provide training to staff and civilian and military personnel in ultrasound principles, capabilities, techniques, and equipment.
- Instruct active-duty ultrasound patients on how to perform all aspects of ultrasonic imaging.
- Conduct examination, adjusting technical factors and sonographic parameters to optimize image quality to best present the medically significant aspects found.
- Gather appropriate supplies and equipment required for the procedure using aseptic techniques to prepare the procedure tray.
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