Ultrasound Echo Technologist

Socket.dev; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akicita Federal is seeking an Ultrasound Echo Technologist to perform echocardiography and vascular ultrasound for the VA New Jersey Health Care System at the Toms River CBOC. You will operate ultrasound equipment, acquire diagnostic cardiac images, and support clinical decisions for Veteran patients.

Responsibilities include documenting findings in the VA EHR, ensuring image quality, and coordinating with Veterans and clinicians.

Qualifications

• Experience performing echocardiography and ultrasound under established protocols.
• Familiarity with VA electronic health record systems (e.g., VistA/CPRS or Oracle Health/Cerner).
• VA or federal healthcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound and echocardiography examinations for Veteran patients following clinical protocols.
• Operate and maintain ultrasound and echocardiography equipment with proper calibration.
• Acquire and document high-quality diagnostic images and optimize views.
• Provide preliminary assessment of image quality and flag urgent findings to supervising providers.
• Document procedures and patient information accurately in the VA EHR.
• Communicate professionally with Veterans, staff, and physicians to coordinate scheduling and workflows.

Skills

Echocardiography

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

EHR systems

Job description

Akicita Federal is hiring an Ultrasound Echo Technologist to deliver high-quality diagnostic cardiac imaging services for the VA New Jersey Health Care System at the Toms River Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Toms River, NJ. In this role, you will directly support the healthcare needs of our nation's Veterans by performing echocardiography and ultrasound procedures that inform critical clinical decisions. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our country.

• - Perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound and echocardiography examinations on Veteran patients in accordance with established clinical protocols and standards of care.
• - Operate and maintain ultrasound and echocardiography equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality prior to each use.
• - Acquire and document high-quality diagnostic images, optimizing views to capture clinically relevant cardiac and vascular anatomy.
• - Provide preliminary assessment of image quality and flag findings requiring urgent clinical attention to supervising providers.
• - Complete accurate, timely documentation of procedures, findings, and patient information within the VA electronic health record system.
• - Communicate professionally with Veterans, clinical staff, and physicians to coordinate scheduling, patient preparation, and procedure workflows.
• - Adhere to VA infection control, safety, and patient privacy (HIPAA) standards throughout all clinical interactions.

What sets candidates apart:

• - Prior experience working within a VA Medical Center, CBOC, or other federal healthcare environment.
• - Familiarity with VA electronic health record systems (e.g., VistA, CPRS, or Oracle Health/Cerner).
• - Additional ARDMS or CCI specialty credentials (e.g., Adult Echocardiography — AE, or Registered Cardiac Sonographer — RCS).
• - Experience serving a Veterans or military-affiliated patient population.
• - Strong track record of adapting to high-volume outpatient clinic workflows with minimal supervision.

About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.

Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.