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Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time permanent job as a Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography) with the Veterans Health Administration, part of the National CARDIO-VET Network. The job has 1 vacancy in Richmond, Indiana or Dayton, Ohio, and the hiring site depends on the duty location. The job involves up to 75% travel, and the hospital runs 24/7, so schedules may need to be flexible.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S.

What you would do

  • Perform transthoracic echocardiograms alongside cardiology physicians.
  • Operate heart imaging equipment for 2D, 3D, Doppler and M-mode images.
  • Set up, reprocess and maintain reusable equipment using standard operating procedures.
  • Order supplies and work with biomedical engineering on cardiac ultrasound equipment.
  • Send diagnostic images to the reporting server on time.
  • Travel between locations, pushing the echo machine to treatment areas.

Do you qualify for GS-9?

With experience: You need at least one year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (one grade below GS-9) that shows knowledge of echocardiography duties. The announcement also asks you to show knowledge of complex exam procedures, regulatory rules such as JCAHO, the ability to communicate professionally, and experience providing staff training.

With education: There are no specific education requirements for this job. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid driver's license (required because of up to 75% travel)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Professional certification (RCS or RDCS), if you have one
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service, only if it applies to you
  • Disability letter, only if it applies to you

How you will be rated: You complete an online occupational questionnaire and are rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Your application, resume and documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lead to an ineligible rating.

Tips for this job:

  • The 2-page resume rule does not apply to this job, but your resume must be a long-form resume or CV with clear, specific details.
  • Describe your echocardiography work in detail, because the VA says it will not assume anything about your experience.
  • Submit your complete application package, including all documents, by the closing date, since the agency says this is your responsibility.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, with a listed work schedule of 7:30am to 4:00pm. A compressed work schedule may be available. The job may require flexibility, rotating tours, or non-administrative tours because the hospital runs 24/7.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background or security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID (must be REAL ID compliant if a driver's license)
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Must be able to stand 8 to 10 hours while providing patient care
  • Must be able to lift 20 pounds of equipment, supplies and records
  • Must be able to transport Veterans on stretchers, beds and wheelchairs

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$79,091 – $102,824 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-9 · General Schedule
Locations
  • Richmond, Indiana
  • Dayton, Ohio
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
75% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Instrument Technician (0649)
Announcement
CBSR-13103705-27-EMC

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