This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
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 wide variety of ultrasound examinations on human patients; setting up, adjusting, operating or maintaining ultrasound and diagnostic equipment; and assisting providers in 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-07).
Performs difficult and complex ultrasound examinations and determines how best to perform the examination while identifying the medically significant aspects found and documenting that to the Radiologist.
Utilizes different methods and techniques, make modifications to effectively accomplish diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
Serves as the Clinical Instructor for students on rotation from local Institute of Ultrasound Diagnostics training programs.
Trains Radiologists, physicians and other personnel in ultrasound principles, procedures, capabilities, techniques and equipment when required.
Uses systems like the Picture Archiving and Communications System to manipulate, transfer, query and communicate the digital images of all patients and creates disks for patients as needed.
Operates the Teleradiology system in order to ensure the transmission of the examination and all required paperwork to the outside Radiologist.
Receives patients of all ages for examination, verifies patient identification and medication allergies Explains procedures, position patient and actions to allay fears and secure maximum cooperation.
Receives and reviews requests from physicians and other healthcare providers for ultrasound examinations of patients in the automated information system or other current electronic healthcare record systems.