Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound)

Indian Health Service • Kayenta, AZ

10d

About The Position

As a Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound) with the Indian Health Service, you will provide diagnostic ultrasound examinations to patients of all ages. The role requires technical expertise, independent judgment, initiative, and attention to detail while operating ultrasound equipment and obtaining diagnostic-quality images.

The technician performs complex ultrasound studies, including obstetrical/gynecological, abdominal, vascular, small-parts, cranial, transthoracic, transesophageal, and cardiology exams. The technician correlates patients’ clinical histories and relevant clinical data, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic exams to determine and obtain examinations of optimal clinical value. The role also includes receiving and positioning patients, explaining procedures, and adjusting techniques and equipment to obtain superior images.

The technician serves as a clinical instructor for students from certain colleges and ultrasound schools, providing clinical instruction and technical imaging training to Diagnostic Medical Sonography students. The position may require on-call hours or standby duty. A REAL ID-compliant state ID or driver’s license is required when applicable; REAL ID requirements begin May 7, 2025.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level, performing highly technical and semi-professional ultrasound procedures independently, including abdominal and small-parts, obstetric/gynecological, carotid, vascular, and muscular ultrasound.
• Must be registered and maintain accreditation with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and/or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); a copy of certification must be included with the application.
• Must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any applicable licensure requirements.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check and a federal background investigation.
• Must satisfy the financial suitability review and present two valid forms of identification before appointment; a state-issued ID or driver's license must be REAL ID-compliant.
• Federal competitive-service merit-promotion candidates must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements.
• Education is required; transcripts or course information are encouraged, and official transcripts will be required from selectees before an official offer.
• Applicants using foreign education must provide a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with their transcript.

Nice To Haves

• IHS may offer newly appointed federal employees credit for directly related previous non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual-leave accrual.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of complex ultrasound procedures and studies, including obstetrical/gynecological, abdominal, vascular, small-parts, cranial, transthoracic, transesophageal, and cardiology exams.
• Correlate patients’ clinical histories, pertinent clinical data, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic exams to determine and obtain ultrasound examinations of optimal clinical value.
• Receive and position patients for examinations and explain procedures.
• Adjust examination techniques and equipment as needed to obtain superior diagnostic images.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for students from certain colleges and ultrasound schools.
• Provide clinical instruction and technical imaging training for Diagnostic Medical Sonography students.

Benefits

• Federal annual leave accrual of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period, based on years of federal service.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed