Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Bloomington (IL)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 80,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography) to perform transthoracic echocardiograms and high-level cardiovascular testing across the Cardiology Hub and Spoke Network in Illinois, including Danville, Champaign, Decatur, Bloomington, Springfield, Mattoon, and Peoria.

The role requires 75% travel and may involve shift rotation in a 24/7 hospital setting. The echocardiographer will operate diagnostic equipment (2D/3D, Doppler, M-mode), ensure

Qualifications

Experience performing transthoracic echocardiograms.
Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and ultrasound physics.
Ability to operate diagnostic equipment and communicate with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

Perform high-level cardiovascular testing with cardiology physicians.
Conduct transthoracic echocardiograms and 2D/3D imaging.
Set up, reprocess, and maintain ultrasound equipment per SOP.
Maintain inventory and coordinate supplies for echocardiograms.
Transfer diagnostic images to the reporting server; use Excel for document handling.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac imaging

Ultrasound physics

Patient communication

Tools

VistA

Excel

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The National CARDIO-VET Network is recruiting for a Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography) position. This position may be required to multiple duty locations within the Cardiology Hub and Spoke Network of the assigned duty location within the following areas Danville, Champaign, Decatur, Bloomington, Springfield, Mattoon and Peoria, IL.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography) duties includes but are not limited to: The incumbent performs high level cardiovascular testing with cardiology physicians and performs transthoracic echocardiograms. With specialized knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and biology, ultrasound physics, and cardiac sonography.

The incumbent is fluent in the use and operation of the diagnostic equipment to provide adequate imaging of 2D, 3D, Doppler, M-mode imaging of the heart and associated structures. The echocardiographer should also be able to communicate effectively and professionally with patients and employees to help perform procedures in the care of cardiac patients. Specific knowledge in proper and approved cleaning of the equipment is necessary.

Cardiac Echocardiography Technician sets up, uses, reprocesses, and maintains all unknit/department-specific equipment that is designed by the manufacturer to be reused for multiple Veterans. All steps an activities for set ups, reprocessing and maintenance will be completed in accordance with steps outlined in the equipment standard operating procedure (SOP).

Cardiac Echocardiography Technician participates in training in the setup, use, reprocessing, and maintenance of their unit/department-specific equipment leading to the initial competency and validation of ongoing competency at least annually. The incumbent will be responsible for inventory and coordination of ordering supplies necessary for conducting echocardiograms. The echocardiographer works with biomedical engineering to maintain all cardiac ultrasound equipment.

The incumbent ensures timely transfer of diagnostic images to the reporting server for inpatient and outpatient exams. The incumbent will use word processing software and data entry software (Excel) to execute several functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files, activating printers, formatting reports, letters, memoranda, and copying imaging data for in-house or out of house providers according to VAMC regulations.

The echocardiographer should also have the ability to use the Veterans health Information and Technology Architecture (VistA) to access information in the medical center computer system. 75% travel is required. A valid driving license is required. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule:7:30am - 4:00pm. Note: Compressed Work Schedule is available at the benefit of the Agency.

This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24/7 hospital. Some positions require rotation of tours or indefinite work on non-administrative tours as established by the immediate supervisor. Compressed/Flexible: Yes, please see above.

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: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 487-91853-A

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 - $80243/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.