Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician — Clinical Imaging

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Coatesville (Chester County); Presencial; USD 62.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

US Department of Veterans Affairs Coatesville VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) at GS-9. The role requires citizenship, English proficiency, and specialized knowledge in diagnostic ultrasonography, with potential grandfathering for current VHA employees.

Candidates must meet KSAs and regulatory awareness, including JCAHO requirements, and demonstrate effective communication across grades.

Formación

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level, which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. This would be specialized experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge required in order to provide all aspects of diagnostic ultrasonography services.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 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; Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements; Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels.

Conocimientos

US citizenship

English language proficiency

Descripción del empleo

US Department of Veterans Affairs Coatesville VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) at GS-9. The role requires citizenship, English proficiency, and specialized knowledge in diagnostic ultrasonography, with potential grandfathering for current VHA employees.

Candidates must meet KSAs and regulatory awareness, including JCAHO requirements, and demonstrate effective communication across grades.