Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC, seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to independently perform complex ultrasound procedures for the Radiology Department. This Direct Hire solicitation requires US citizenship.

Qualifications for GS-08 include one year of specialized ultrasound experience (obstetrical, extremities, transvaginal, DVT) or 1.5 years of graduate education in Sonography or Radiology, or a combination totaling 100%.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized ultrasound experience including obstetric, extremity, transvaginal, or DVT.
• Ability to set up, adjust, or maintain ultrasound diagnostic equipment.
• Graduate-level education in Sonography or Radiology may substitute experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and highly specialized ultrasound procedures for the Radiology Department.

Skills

Ultrasound examinations

Obstetrical

Transvaginal

DVT imaging

Equipment setup/maintenance

Education

Graduate level education in Sonography or Radiology

Job description

About the Position: Serves as an Ultrasound Technologist at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC, independently performing complex and highly specialized procedures for the Radiology Department.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/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.

Qualifications for GS-08:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience performing a variety of ultrasound examinations of human patients such obstetrical, extremities, transvaginal, and/or deep vein thrombosis (DVT); setting up, adjusting, or 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.

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. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.