Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography)

Veterans Health Administration • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

The National CARDIO-VET Network is seeking a fee-basis Cardiac Echocardiography Technician to provide echocardiograms and expand access to cardiovascular care for Veterans in rural areas. This is a fee-for-service opportunity, with compensation based on services provided. The technician performs cardiovascular testing with cardiology physicians, including transthoracic echocardiograms, and uses diagnostic equipment to produce 2D, 3D, Doppler, and M-mode images of the heart and associated structures. The role includes communicating professionally with patients and employees, cleaning and maintaining equipment, traveling to VA clinics within the catchment area of assigned VA Medical Centers with a portable echo machine, coordinating supplies, and ensuring timely transfer of diagnostic images to the reporting server. The technician also uses word processing and data-entry software, including Excel, and may use VistA and applicable Federal Electronic Health Record systems to access medical-center information. The position is intermittent and is not virtual.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated VA appointment policy for non-citizens.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• At least one year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level, demonstrating knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the position.
• Knowledge of complex echocardiography examination and treatment procedures and techniques, regulatory requirements including JCAHO, and the ability to communicate professionally with employees at varying grade levels.
• Ability to manage and supervise employees and provide or arrange staff development and training.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and meet applicable background, security, onboarding, and other VA employment conditions.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Must meet applicable education or certification/licensure requirements before hiring if selected while requirements are pending.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS.
• Experience administering ultrasound/echo enhancing agents.
• Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level cardiovascular testing with cardiology physicians, including transthoracic echocardiograms.
• Operate diagnostic equipment to obtain 2D, 3D, Doppler, and M-mode images of the heart and associated structures.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients and employees during cardiac care procedures.
• Clean equipment using proper and approved procedures.
• Travel to VA clinics within the catchment area of assigned VA Medical Centers to provide cardiac echocardiography using a portable echo machine.
• Manage inventory and coordinate ordering supplies needed to conduct echocardiograms.
• Work with biomedical engineering to maintain cardiac ultrasound equipment.
• Transfer diagnostic images promptly to the reporting server for inpatient and outpatient exams.
• Use word processing and data-entry software, including Excel, to store and retrieve files, activate printers, format documents, and copy imaging data according to VAMC regulations.
• Use VistA and applicable Federal Electronic Health Record systems to access medical-center information.
• Transport Veterans on stretchers, beds, and wheelchairs.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement is offered.
• Federal employee benefits may be available; eligibility depends on position type and other factors, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior federal work or military service, subject to request and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed