Medical Instrument Technician - Echocardiograph ...

Summary Echocardiography technicians function proficiently in all aspects of a tertiary medical center Cardiac Echo Laboratory. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performance of inpatient and outpatient echocardiograms, use of echocardiographic contrast, training cardiology Fellows in echocardiography skills, assisting with echocardiographic procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab and EP Lab, assist with 3D TEEs, and occasional travel to VA Colorado Springs clinic to perform echocardiograms. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties and skills needed to be successful in this position include, but are not limited to: Produces diagnostic quality images and Doppler frequency shift recordings using M-mode, two-dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler spectral display, and color flow Doppler imaging. Interprets normal echocardiography findings and deviations produced by a wide variety of cardiovascular diseases. Performs complex procedures such as cardiac studies of the four chambers of the heart using sector scanning techniques to detect stenotic and incompetent valves, chamber enlargement, and pericardial effusion and cardiovascular studies deriving pressure gradients across obstructed valves, etc. Performs complementary ultrasonic examinations (including noninvasive) transthoracic echocardiography, bubble studies and contrast echocardiography (invasive), stress echocardiography, and transesophageal echocardiography. Adapts transducer positioning, instrument controls, and examination techniques to the individual patient being studied and the problem being evaluated including recognizing pertinent abnormalities and documenting abnormal findings Interacts with patients explaining procedures and positioning and prepping the patient for procedure. Follows policy for pre-cleaning of TEE probes. Completes diagnostic studies ordered by and in collaboration with physician on all tours of duty with minimal or no direct supervision; works with co-workers to coordinate appointments/ workload according to appropriateness of patients/ staffing; prioritizes in/outpatients and requests throughout the day. Assists with ICE procedures, valve related procedures, and PFO closures in the Cath Lab. Performs non-standard complex echocardiograms and transesophageal echocardiograms, including 3D when applicable and requested by a Cardiologist. Performs specialized stress echocardiograms for pre-op planning and for various disease states when requested by a Cardiologist. Performs complex research echocardiograms that may be very detailed and deviate from our standard protocol. Manages Echocardiography images in PACS system and copy to CD as needed. Understands JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Communicates effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels. Functions as back-up technician for performing 12-lead EKGs, Holter/Event monitor placement, and stress tests as needed. Confers with Cardiology/Echo physician or Fellow for difficult exams and notifies both referring physician and Cardiology/Echo physician of results of exam, as needed Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 50968-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-01-30