- Position Title
- Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiogram)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTE-11889305-23-SC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, March 16, 2023 to Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a.
Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a.
2.
To qualify at the GS-09:
Do you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-08) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled?
Specialized experience is defined as, but is not limited to, experience that demonstrates the ability to perform all aspects of echocardiography services on multiple areas of the body; knowledge of examination and treatment procedures and techniques, providing a full range of procedures for which standard instructions may not also be available, identifying and recording anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant condition from ultrasound imaging and simultaneous recordings of the Doppler. Incorporating the causes and results of a variety of symptoms and conditions into a plan of ultrasonic diagnostic examination. Changing and developing sound techniques to accommodate such variables as limited patient mobility, variation in physical condition or dimension of the patient, presence of prosthesis or foreign objects, and ultrasonic response of different body parts. Producing diagnostic quality images and Doppler frequency recordings using M-mode, two-dimensional, and Doppler ultrasound.
Do you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-08) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled?
Specialized experience is defined as, but is not limited to, experience that demonstrates the ability to perform all aspects of echocardiography services on multiple areas of the body; knowledge of examination and treatment procedures and techniques, providing a full range of procedures for which standard instructions may not also be available, identifying and recording anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant condition from ultrasound imaging and simultaneous recordings of the Doppler. Incorporating the causes and results of a variety of symptoms and conditions into a plan of ultrasonic diagnostic examination. Changing and developing sound techniques to accommodate such variables as limited patient mobility, variation in physical condition or dimension of the patient, presence of prosthesis or foreign objects, and ultrasonic response of different body parts. Producing diagnostic quality images and Doppler frequency recordings using M-mode, two-dimensional, and Doppler ultrasound.
3.
CERTIFICATION OF UNDERSTANDING: RESPONSE TO THIS STATEMENT IS MANDATORY.
Please note, if you do not answer this question, it will result in not being considered for this position. Select Yes or No to the statement below. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Applicants must submit the following documents as part of the application process:
A resume/CV - must include the following information for each job listed: Job Title and Duties (be as detailed as possible), month and year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008), full-time or part-time (include hours worked per week) and Education (location, degree earned and date awarded) - Required
On Line Questionnaire or Occupational Questionnaire (OPM 1203-FX) - Required.
VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations - must be signed and dated within the last 30 days - Required.
Copy of most recent SF-50 - Notice of Personnel Action with grade and step in boxes 18 and 19 (if applicable).
If you are claiming veterans' preference, please provide a copy of your DD-214 (We MUST have Member Copy #4 for July 1979 and later editions). If you are claiming 10 point veterans' preference, please submit the Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) with the required documentation. Applicants who are claiming veterans preference and do not submit the proper DD-214 will not be considered for veterans preference.
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your Resume. Be sure that your Resume/CV clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
Forms may be obtained from the following web site - http://www.visn2.va.gov/hr/hrforms.asp.
Please note, if you do not answer this question, it will result in not being considered for this position. Select Yes or No to the statement below. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Applicants must submit the following documents as part of the application process:
A resume/CV - must include the following information for each job listed: Job Title and Duties (be as detailed as possible), month and year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008), full-time or part-time (include hours worked per week) and Education (location, degree earned and date awarded) - Required
On Line Questionnaire or Occupational Questionnaire (OPM 1203-FX) - Required.
VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations - must be signed and dated within the last 30 days - Required.
Copy of most recent SF-50 - Notice of Personnel Action with grade and step in boxes 18 and 19 (if applicable).
If you are claiming veterans' preference, please provide a copy of your DD-214 (We MUST have Member Copy #4 for July 1979 and later editions). If you are claiming 10 point veterans' preference, please submit the Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) with the required documentation. Applicants who are claiming veterans preference and do not submit the proper DD-214 will not be considered for veterans preference.
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your Resume. Be sure that your Resume/CV clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
Forms may be obtained from the following web site - http://www.visn2.va.gov/hr/hrforms.asp.