Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound)

$61,111 - $79,443/Yr

Department of Defense - Camp Lejeune, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Camp Lejeune, NC

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the 'How to Apply' section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation.

Responsibilities

• Operates an ultrasound scanning system, including control console, multi-image display, cutaneous transducers and endocavitary transducers to produce images.
• Confers with radiologists to establish requirements of nonstandard examinations and determines technical factors, and positioning to satisfy the requirements.
• Exams include scans to abdomen, gallbladder, liver, kidneys, appendix, thyroid, aorta, scrotum, hernias, soft tissues, pediatric studies, duplex studies of the upper and lower extremities, and duplex of the liver.
• Duties may also include assisting staff radiologist or OB/Gyn in sonohysterogram; fine needle aspiration and/or biopsy, or percutaneous abscess drainage, examination of liver and renal transplants, and intra-operative ultrasound.
• Utilizes the Radiology Department computer system to schedule patients for examinations.
• Performs other ultrasound related duties to include reception and scheduling as assigned by the Radiologist or ultrasound supervisor.
• Maintains daily and weekly logs of quality assurance tests.
• Responsible for the indoctrination and training of selected personnel in ultrasound technology.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
• Completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• Lifting up to 45 pounds may be required.
• Immunization screening is required, including Hepatitis B immunization.
• Mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements.
• Tuberculosis testing is required.
• Pre-employment screening and random drug testing are required.
• Must obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Registration as a Registered Ultrasound Technologist (RDMS) and certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) required.
• Shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in performing a variety of ultrasound examinations of human patients.
• Experience in setting up the exam room or performing portable ultrasound examinations.
• Experience in educating patients or staff.

Benefits

• Relocation expenses reimbursed in accordance with agency policy.
• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.