Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiograph)
What you'd do
About the Position: This position serves as a Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography) for the Congenital and Fetal Cardiology Service under the Directorate of Medicine. The employee functions as the sole technical specialist for the service line responsible for executing and managing a large volume of complex non-invasive pediatric and fetal cardiac imaging procedures. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Major duties
Performs full range of complex and high quality non-invasive congenital and fetal cardiac echocardiographic studies. Performs complete and accurate pediatric and fetal echocardiographic examinations by utilizing highly specialized technical skills for this noninvasive modality to diagnose/assess congenital cardiac problems. Identify, document, and report abnormal cardiac structures, blood flow patterns, and other significant findings to the interpreting physician. Performs surveillance echocardiograms following cardiac surgical reconstruction. Maintain examination records, ensure proper operation of echocardiography equipment, and perform related cardiac diagnostic procedures as assigned. Monitor patients throughout examinations, recognize changes in clinical condition, and respond appropriately to emergent situations.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing diagnostic echocardiographic examinations; obtaining diagnostic ultrasonic images of the heart and related structures using two-dimensional (2D), M-mode, and Doppler ultrasound techniques; and identifying and documenting abnormal cardiac anatomy or function for physician interpretation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
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