Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound)

What you would do

• Perform difficult ultrasound examinations.
• Recognize abnormalities that may need a radiologist's real-time scan.
• Follow procedures and patient care guidelines to keep accreditation.
• Evaluate ultrasound equipment performance.
• Train and oversee other technicians hands-on.
• Do post-processing images and measurements for each study.

Do you qualify for GS-8?

With experience: One year of specialized experience comparable to GS-7 doing complex ultrasound exams, helping with pre- and post-procedure exams (such as fine needle aspiration or biopsy), and maintaining ultrasound equipment and accessories. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts.

With education: One and a half years of graduate-level education directly related to the job, such as sonography or radiology. You can also combine education and experience to reach 100 percent: divide your experience months by 12, divide graduate semester hours beyond the first year (total minus 18) by 9, and add the two numbers. Schools must be accredited by an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be evaluated by a qualified private organization or given full U.S. credit.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Obtain and maintain current American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification in the specialization
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume, two pages or less, showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and duties
• Resume written in plain language, without unexplained acronyms
• Responses to the online questionnaire
• College transcripts if you qualify through education
• Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
• Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration, if you are a man born after December 31, 1959
• Optional cover letter

How you will be rated: Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers) will be reviewed after the announcement closes to see if you meet the qualification requirements. If you inflate your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration, and incomplete packages or errors may affect eligibility.

Tips for this job:

• Make sure your resume is two pages or less and lists hours per week for each job.
• Describe your ultrasound exams, pre- and post-procedure help, and equipment maintenance in plain words.
• If you use education to qualify, send transcripts from accredited schools and re-select any other documents in your application before the 11/13/2026 deadline.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Shift work covers evenings, weekends, holidays, and special situations, with shifts rotated on a regular schedule. The job may also require on-call duty during irregular hours.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may also be authorized if the agency decides a move is in the government's interest. The announcement says relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

• Background investigation to determine suitability for federal employment
• Pre-employment physical exam and a yearly exam after that
• Immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization required for direct patient contact
• Yearly seasonal flu vaccine unless exempted for medical or religious reasons
• Tuberculosis testing
• Lifting up to 40 pounds may be required
• On-call duty during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Shift work, with shifts rotated on a regular schedule
• Mission Essential: must report to or stay at work during severe weather or emergencies
• Required to wear personal protective equipment
• 1-year probationary period
• Direct deposit of pay is required
• Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
• Selection is subject to Department of Defense displaced employee referral restrictions

Job details

Salary

$63,940 – $83,119 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-8 · General Schedule

Location

Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

2

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

Not required

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Medical Instrument Technician (0649)

Announcement

HSJT-26-13077726R DHA