Lead Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound)
What you'd do
The Radiology Department is currently seeking a Lead Ultrasound Technician to add to their team. The incumbent will be responsible for leading the technical services provided by the Ultrasound section in the Diagnostic Radiology Department. If you are ready to work for a dynamic facility with a powerful mission then please consider joining the Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health today.
Major duties
Distributing and balancing the workload among employees in accordance with established work flow or job specialization, assuring timely accomplishment of the assigned workload, and assuring that each employee has enough work to keep busy. Instructing employees in specific tasks and job techniques and making available written instructions, reference materials and supplies. Amending or rejecting work not meeting established standards, referring to the supervisor questions or matters not covered by standards and problems in meeting performance standards. Reviewing provider requests for ultrasound for complete information on the examinations requested, resolves most discrepancies independently or refers questions to radiologist(s). Providing a preliminary written summary and ability to replicate and demonstrate to staff radiologist or the requesting clinician findings on the ultrasonic images. Independently performs standard as well as specialized diagnostic and vascular ultrasound procedures using techniques in accordance with established protocols and in coordination with radiologists and referring providers.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify for a Lead Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound), GS-0649 position at the GS-10 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.)training ultrasound technicians in new or changing ultrasound instrumentation procedures; 2.) conducting quality control procedures on diagnostic ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal functionality; 3.) performing diagnostic and vascular ultrasound examinations and presenting clinical findings to radiologist or requesting clinician; 4.) maintaining and updating patient records with test results; and 5.) performing quality assurance activities to assess the accuracy and quality of ultrasonic images. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12997026
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