Cardiac Echocardiography Technician: 2D/3D Doppler Imaging

Veterans Health Administration; Fort Meade (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Fort Meade, South Dakota is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography) who identifies and records anomalies from ultrasound imaging and Doppler, integrating findings into the diagnostic plan.

Responsibilities include performing 2D/3D echo, TTE, and possibly TEE, operating equipment, starting IVs, and assisting the interpreting physician; schedule is Mon-Fri 7:30am–4:00pm, with no telework.

Responsibilities

• The cardiac sonographer scans independently and rarely needs assistance.
• Has excellent knowledge of clinical cardiology and ultrasound and Doppler principles.
• Must use problem solving skills to optimize the evaluation and adjust the exam to ensure that it is comprehensive and accurate.
• Records and interprets the results of the exam and presents information and/or possible diagnosis to interpreting physician.
• Performs 2D, 3D, heart model, MMode, 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.

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration in Fort Meade, South Dakota is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography) who identifies and records anomalies from ultrasound imaging and Doppler, integrating findings into the diagnostic plan.

Responsibilities include performing 2D/3D echo, TTE, and possibly TEE, operating equipment, starting IVs, and assisting the interpreting physician; schedule is Mon-Fri 7:30am–4:00pm, with no telework.