Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography)

Department of Veterans Affairs•Minneapolis, MN

55d•Onsite

About The Position

The duty station for this position will be decided once the position is filled. Depending on which location is chosen, it does require travel of up to 25% to the other VA locations, including, but not limited to the Minneapolis VA Medical Center and the following Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC's) in Maplewood, Ramsey and Shakopee. This announcement is open continuous. Certificates will be issued to the hiring manager on a biweekly basis until all positions have been filled. Announcement will remain open until all vacancies are filled and may close sooner than 2/18/2026. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package. We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications. Failure to clearly demonstrate your experience in your application package may result in disqualification. All applicants are encouraged to submit responses to each Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSA) on a separate document.

Responsibilities

Performs cardiac ultrasound examinations and quantifies observed abnormalities, including complex calculations of valve areas and alterations in function, and ejection fraction with assistance as necessary. Confers with supervising MIT Echocardiography tech to resolve any issues and provide quality imaging. Measures pulmonary artery pressures, valve areas, cardiac output, cardiac chambers, gradients and flow assessments. Requires comprehensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy and disease states, and the ability to skillfully use all echo modalities with assist as indicated.
Makes initial interpretation of data to perform complete exams and alerts the physician if necessary. Enters the data in the cardiac echo reporting system.
Maintains records of patients' examinations and provides input for the scheduling of exams as necessary.
Keeps current on continuing education and CPR. Reviews new developments in the field and participates in making recommendations on changes that would improve operation of the section.
Cleans, maintains, prepares, and calibrates the transesophageal echo probes and echo machines. Observes hospital policies related to isolation and universal body fluid precautions.
Assist the physician during transesophageal echoes in Cardiology and in the Operating Room as requested. Assists during echo-guided pericardiocentesis. This procedure and presence in surgery requires knowledge of sterile technique.
Makes multiple simultaneous changes in settings and adjustments in operation of equipment during an exam to ensure accurate results. On the basis of ultrasound findings, individualizes exam with assistance as necessary.
Requires travel of up to 25% to the other VA locations

Benefits

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)
Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP): This occupational series is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). Repayment is limited to $40,000 annually, up to $100,000 in lifetime awards. Participants must sign a three-year service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program. Contact [email protected] for more information.

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