Instrument Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations, analyzing and documenting findings, and providing technical support to ensure compliance with equipment quality assurance standards; alternatively, qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience may be used.
• If qualifying through education, one and a half years of graduate-level education in a directly related field, such as Radiology or Sonography; foreign education must meet the stated evaluation or accreditation equivalency requirements.
• Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Consent to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
• Pass required personnel security investigation and suitability or fitness determination, including initial and periodic reverification because of recurring interaction with children and youth under 18.
• Complete a pre-placement medical examination and required immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunizations may also be required depending on the position.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Availability to work irregular hours, potentially including evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules.
• Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of diagnostic ultrasound examinations to support diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury.
• Identify abnormalities and provide accurate ultrasound imaging documentation as medical proof of abnormal findings.
• Analyze sonographic findings to distinguish between normal and pathological conditions.
• Provide training, instruction, and technical oversight to military personnel, sonographers, students, radiology residents, emergency room residents, and physician assistants in ultrasound equipment operation and clinical application.
• Conduct research projects addressing medical conditions, imaging strategies, and effective methods for obtaining accurate and clinically meaningful results.
• Perform routine and periodic quality control testing to verify image resolution and equipment functionality in accordance with American College of Radiology (ACR) standards and departmental policies.

Benefits

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service.