Lead Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Riley, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an open continuous announcement for multiple vacancies at Fort Riley, Kansas. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified applicants may be considered as vacancies become available. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The Lead Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound) performs complex diagnostic ultrasound examinations to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury. The position uses two-dimensional imaging, spectral Doppler analysis, color and power Doppler, angio techniques, and real-time ultrasound imaging across multiple organ systems. The incumbent reviews examinations for technical adequacy and diagnostic completeness and analyzes sonographic findings to distinguish normal from pathological conditions. The position also coordinates and balances team workload, ensures assignments are completed, and provides training, instruction, and technical oversight to military personnel and clinical learners in ultrasound equipment operation and application. Routine and periodic quality-control testing, including phantom imaging and system performance evaluations, is required. The position may involve irregular or on-call work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. The incumbent must maintain Basic Life Support certification and meet applicable medical screening, immunization, background investigation, and drug-testing requirements. This is a mission-essential and inclement-weather-essential position.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience performing ultrasound procedures, providing ultrasound guidance for diagnostic procedures, maintaining ultrasound equipment, and assisting with distribution of workload among subordinates; this experience is typical of the next lower grade/level, GS-08.
Alternatively, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a field demonstrating the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as Sonography or Radiology.
Alternatively, a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements, calculated as described in the announcement.
Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Must undergo a suitability or fitness determination and required personnel security investigation, including initial and periodic re-verification due to recurring interaction with children and youth under 18.
Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing; must consent to random drug urinalysis.
Pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening are required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
Must be able to meet irregular and potentially on-call work schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Must complete a one-year probationary period.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
The position is designated mission essential and inclement-weather essential; the incumbent must report during emergencies and make every attempt to report on time or remain on duty during severe weather.

Nice To Haves

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification with experience in vascular (VT), obstetrics (OB), and/or breast (BR) exams.

Responsibilities

Perform complex diagnostic ultrasound examinations to support diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury.
Use two-dimensional imaging, spectral Doppler analysis, color and power Doppler, angio techniques, and real-time ultrasound imaging across multiple organ systems.
Review completed examinations for technical adequacy and diagnostic completeness.
Analyze sonographic findings to distinguish normal from pathological conditions.
Ensure team work assignments are carried out and distribute and balance workload among employees in accordance with workflow or job specialization.
Provide training, instruction, and technical oversight to military personnel, sonographers, students, radiology residents, emergency room residents, and physician assistants on ultrasound equipment operation and clinical application.
Perform routine and periodic quality-control testing, including phantom imaging and system performance evaluations.