Senior Cardiac Echocardiography Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advanced Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography) at the VA Portland Health Care System provides expert cardiac ultrasound services in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes mentoring staff, ensuring exam quality, and maintaining strict safety and regulatory compliance within Cardiology Support Services.

GS-9 level duties emphasize lead or specialized assignments, with strong emphasis on knowledge, training, and coordination of echo procedures and patient care across

Qualifications

• No specific educational requirements for this occupation.
• KSAs include knowledge of echocardiography procedures and regulatory standards.
• Strong communication and staff training abilities are expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain technical quality of own work and mentor lower-level staff.
• Arrange scheduling for inpatients and outpatients and meet exam timeframes.
• Perform specialized cardiac ultrasound examinations (transthoracic, transesophageal, stress Echo).
• Explain procedures to patients and ensure safety and proper positioning.
• Follow safety guidelines, equipment maintenance, and regulatory expectations.

Skills

Echocardiography

Communication skills

Staff training

Education

No specific education requirements

Job description

The Advanced Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography) at the VA Portland Health Care System provides expert cardiac ultrasound services in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes mentoring staff, ensuring exam quality, and maintaining strict safety and regulatory compliance within Cardiology Support Services.

GS-9 level duties emphasize lead or specialized assignments, with strong emphasis on knowledge, training, and coordination of echo procedures and patient care across