The National CARDIO-VET Network is seeking a fee basis Cardiac Echocardiography Technician to join our team. This unique position offers the opportunity to serve the CARDIO-VET Network Program, expanding access to cardiovascular care to Veterans residing in rural areas. The incumbent will provide cardiac echocardiograms on a fee basis. This opportunity is on a Fee for Service Basis. Compensation will be based on the services provided.
The incumbent performs high level cardiovascular testing with cardiology physicians and performs transthoracic echocardiograms. With specialized knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and biology, ultrasound physics, and cardiac sonography. The incumbent is fluent in the use and operation of the diagnostic equipment to provide adequate imaging of 2D, 3D, Doppler, M-mode imaging of the heart and associated structures.
The echocardiographer should also be able to communicate effectively and professionally with patients and employees to help perform procedures in the care of cardiac patients. Specific knowledge in proper and approved cleaning of the equipment is necessary. The incumbent will travel to VA clinics within the catchment area of assigned VA Medical Centers to provide cardiac echocardiography using a portable echo machine. Mileage reimbursement offered.
The incumbent will be responsible for inventory and coordination of ordering supplies necessary for conducting echocardiograms. The echocardiographer works with biomedical engineering to maintain all cardiac ultrasound equipment. The incumbent ensures timely transfer of diagnostic images to the reporting server for inpatient and outpatient exams.
The incumbent will use word processing software and data entry software (Excel) to execute several functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files, activating printers, formatting reports, letters, memoranda, and copying imaging data for in-house or out of house providers according to VAMC regulations.
The echocardiographer should also have the ability to use the Veterans health Information and Technology Architecture (VistA) to access information in the medical center computer system and applicable Federal Electronic Health Record. Work Schedule: Intermittent Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92640
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
maryann.kalisjordan@va.gov · (313) 917-7841
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $33 – $145.
Applications close on 2026-11-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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