Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound)

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson, Colorado in the Department of Radiology. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Duties

• Perform complex diagnostic ultrasound examinations and/or procedures.
• Provide training on diagnostic medical ultrasound imaging to a variety of hospital personnel.
• Evaluate pediatric, neonatal and fetal anatomy, including fetal heart.
• Establish and review operating instructions for ultrasound procedures in accordance with the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM).
• Perform quality control checks of ultrasound machines; recognizing and reporting malfunctions.
• Coordinate with physicians to improve access to care and patient flow.
• Provide training on diagnostic medical ultrasound imaging to hospital personnel to ensure quality patient care.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.