The Cardiac Echocardiography Technician at this level function at the full performance level. Echocardiography technicians at this level identify and record anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant condition from ultrasound imaging and simultaneous recordings of the Doppler. They incorporate the causes and results of a variety of symptoms and conditions into a plan of ultrasonic diagnostic examination.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include, but are not limited to: Travel to Toledo clinic with Ann Arbor coverage every Monday and Wednesday--alternating Friday The technique is extremely operator dependent and the examination process is complex. The cardiac sonographer must use independent judgment in applying knowledge of clinical cardiology and ultrasound, and Doppler principles.
The sonographer must use problem-solving skills to optimize the evaluation and adjust the exam to ensure that it is comprehensive and accurate. The sonographer records and interprets the result of the exam and presents information and/ or possible diagnosis to interpreting physician. Failure to integrate such data may lead to inaccurate exam and erroneous clinical interpretation. The incumbent performs 2D, M-Mode, continuous and pulse wave Doppler and color flow exam.
Performs transthoracic examinations. Performs stress echocardiograms with and without pharmaceuticals. Ability to perform complementary ultrasonic examinations (including noninvasive) transthoracic, Bubble studies and contrast echocardiography, (invasive) stress echocardiography, and transesophageal echocardiography. Receives patients, explains procedure, and performs exam. Assist Cardiology Fellows in performing and interpreting echo exams.
Independently setting, calibrating, and operating of machinery. Ability to adapt transducer position, instrument controls and examination techniques to the individual patient being studied and the problem being evaluated included recognizing pertinent abnormalities and documenting abnormal finds. Independently works with the Imaging Capture system. Uses the Modality Work list and Clinical Procedures to link the clinic visit and results to the consult.
Completes encounters on all ECHOs performed, using the correct CPT codes, diagnosis, Service connection status and other field as required. Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm - Duty at Toledo Office: Every Mon, Tues, Thurs and alternating Friday.
Duty at Ann Arbor Office: Every Monday, Wednesday and alternating Fridays 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: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:92909-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation.
april.cody@va.gov · 734-845-5123
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $86644 – $112633/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-04.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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