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This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT, and may be extended if needed. The initial cut-off date for reviewing applicants will be August 18, 2022 and applicants will be referred on an 'as needed' basis. NOTE: Announcement will remain open until no longer needed but no later than November 2, 2022. NOTE: EDRP is approved or this position, please see 'Education' section of announcement for more details. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. (NOTE: This applies to the past, current, and upcoming VA Health Professional Trainees (HPT) only. HPT is an individual appointed to temporary positions in one or more VHA medical facilities performing clinical or research training experiences to satisfy program or degree requirements or receiving VA Health Professional Scholarship Program. HPTs can be either VA-paid or Without Compensation (WOC). Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Certification: Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) is highly desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable. Grandfathering Provision: May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: GS-9 Experience: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level, which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. Such experience is defined as: experience providing the overall knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct diagnostic ultrasound examinations in complex and unusual cases; performing a full range of procedures including special complicated examinations for which there are no standard instructions or procedures performing independent portable ultrasound examinations in the intensive care units, emergency room, surgery, and throughout the Medical Center when required; and working independently on evenings, nights, and weekend tours of duty as scheduled and/or when on call. *Note: such experience must be supported by your resume to be creditable. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures, to evaluate and initiate performance improvement projects, and to write policies, procedures, and protocols that pertain to diagnostic ultrasonography. *Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels. *Ability to provide, or provide for, staff development and training. References: References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G27 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-9. Physical Requirements: Position requires long periods of standing and walking, some bending, lifting and carrying of moderately heavy items. Requires considerable effort and working in awkward positions. Ability to reach above shoulders required. Both hands and use of fingers required. Must be able to lift, carry and move heavy equipment/patients routinely. ["Major duties include but are not limited to: Setting up and adjusting all equipment and manually maneuvering the transducer to perform exams; Receiving and identifying patients, explaining methods of procedures; Assisting movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, carts and tables, positioning patients, and performing examination requested; Evaluating the nature of critical and emergency procedures and rearranging priorities to accommodate them; Performing ultrasonography studies; Recording as well as preparing the processed media for interpretation; Scheduling and preparing patients for exams; Obtaining pertinent diagnostic examinations for the physician; Performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations on multiple areas of the body; Performing vascular studies; Assisting radiologist with biopsy procedures; Assisting in surgical procedures and fluid aspirations; Recognizing a diagnostic scan and consulting the staff radiologist to determine proper diagnosis; and Differentiating artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognizing electronic equipment limitations. Work Schedule: Full-Time, variable tours of duty based on the needs of the service.\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nFunctional Statement #: FS# 000000\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required\nEDRP: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Incentive is available for this position. Please see Education section of this announcement for more details. The EDRP Coordinator, Allison R. Hoffman, can be reached at allison.hoffman2@va.gov."]