Medical Instrument Technician (Echosonography) / Echo Tech

MRINetwork; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Minneapolis VA Health Care System seeks Medical Instrument Technicians (Echosonography) to provide diagnostic cardiac imaging services for Veterans at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Multiple openings with onsite weekday schedules and on-call responsibilities.

Requirements include ARDMS/CCI echocardiography certification, RCS or RDCS credentialing, 1 year of experience, and BLS; ACLS preferred. Onsite work within the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, contract-based opportunity.

Qualifications

• Current certification in Echocardiographic Imaging (ARDMS or CCI) is required.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI or RDCS credentialing required.
• Minimum one year of echosonography experience.
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for echocardiography procedures.
• Operate echocardiography equipment and adjust imaging settings to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.
• Review image quality and communicate findings to providers.
• Maintain accurate patient records and comply with safety and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding imaging results.

Skills

Echosonography experience

Education

ARDMS/CCI Echocardiography certification

RCS or RDCS credential

BLS certification

Job description

Medical Instrument Technician (Echosonography) / Echo Tech

Minneapolis, MN

Urgently Hiring – Multiple Openings!

Join a specialized cardiovascular care team supporting the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS). We’re seeking experienced Medical Instrument Technicians – Echosonography / Echo Techs to provide diagnostic cardiac imaging services supporting Veterans at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Multiple positions are available, and recruiting is underway.

About the Company:

A leading healthcare staffing organization is seeking qualified Medical Instrument Technicians (Echosonography) / ECHO Technologists to support cardiovascular services at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The selected technologists will work onsite and support patient care through echocardiographic imaging, equipment operation, image-quality review, clinical documentation, and collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Position Summary:

The Medical Instrument Technician (Echosonography) will perform echocardiographic imaging procedures, prepare and position patients, operate and adjust imaging equipment, produce high-quality diagnostic images, maintain appropriate patient records, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and position patients for echocardiography procedures.
• Explain procedures while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
• Select appropriate imaging techniques and adjust imaging equipment as needed.
• Operate echocardiography equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Review and verify image quality and communicate with providers when further evaluation is needed.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records.
• Work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding imaging results and patient care.
• Complete required quality management and performance‑improvement documentation.
• Follow established patient safety and infection‑control standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with VA medical‑record and healthcare documentation requirements.

Schedule:

• Onsite: Monday–Friday
• Regular Shift: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• 30-minute unpaid break

Minimum Requirements:

• Current certification in Echocardiographic Imaging through ARDMS or CCI is required.
• Candidates must be registered as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI or meet the applicable Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credentialing requirement.
• Minimum one (1) year of Echosonography experience required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• ACLS is preferred but not required.
• All applicable licenses, registrations, and certifications must remain current.
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.
• Ability to meet VA credentialing, privileging, training, and patient‑care requirements.
• Competency or certification in vascular imaging is desirable but not required.

What’s in it for You:

• Opportunity to provide specialized cardiac imaging services to our nation’s Veterans.
• Work within the Minneapolis VA Health Care System.
• Consistent weekday onsite schedule with scheduled on‑call responsibilities.
• Work alongside experienced cardiovascular and healthcare professionals.
• Gain valuable federal healthcare contracting experience.

This opportunity is contingent upon contract award, VA acceptance, successful credentialing/onboarding, and completion of all applicable clearance requirements.

Contracting Vehicles: GSA 621i VA FSS (36F79725D0171) | GSA 738x (GS-02F-0022W) | GACBuy (TS06-25) | SeaPort‑NxG (N00178-12-D-6954)