Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography)

Summary The VA Central Iowa Health Care System is recruiting for 1 full-time Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography). Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Echocardiography technicians identify and record anomalies indicative of disease, injury or other medically significant condition from ultrasound imaging and simultaneous recordings of the Doppler. They incorporate the causes and results of a variety of symptoms and conditions into a plan of ultrasonic diagnostic examination. They change and develop sounding 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. They produce diagnostic quality images and Doppler frequency recordings using M-Mode, 2- dimensional and Doppler ultrasound. The incumbent works in the Cardiology Section of the Primary/Specialty service of the VAMC. The sonographer has the intimate knowledge of thoracic anatomy and physiology as related to cardiovascular function. The technique is extremely operator dependent and the examination process is complex. The cardiac sonographer must use independent judgement in applying knowledge of clinical cardiology and ultrasound and Doppler principles. The sonographer must use problem solving skills to optimize the evaluation and adjust the exam to ensure that it is comprehensive and accurate. The sonographer records and interprets the results of the exam and presents information and/or possible diagnosis to interpreting physician. Failure to integrate such data may lead to inaccurate exam and erroneous clinical interpretation. The incumbent performs 2-D, 3-D, heart model, M-Mode, continuous wave and pulse wave Doppler and color flow exams. Performs Transthoracic (TTE) examinations. Operates echo equipment for Transesophageal Echo (TEE), as well as set up tray, including for contrast injections, for TEE, as well as operate equipment during procedure. Starts IVs and injects imaging agent and agitated saline for bubble studies. Performs stress echocardiograms with and without pharmaceuticals. Assists physician in the interpretation and/or results of the exam. Receives patients, explains procedures and performs exam. Independently setting, calibrating and operating machinery. Has full understanding of the acquisition, storing and retrieval of all studies through the PACS cardiology system. Performs routine clerical procedures for the purpose of maintaining accurate records, so that easy recall of patient exams may be achieved. This requires patient notification, procedure logs, editing studies and operation of the PACS digital system. Per hospital policy, incumbent will have BCLS certification. Per National Directive, incumbent will be ACLS certified. This position does require coverage to the CBOCs weekly. If incumbent is dual trained (echo/vascular), cross coverage may be requested. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are desirable. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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. 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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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: 2026-03-06