Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography Technician)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography Technician)

Description

Operate diagnostic echocardiography equipment to record heart wall motion and internal cardiac structures using ultrasonic waves. Review patient information in the EHR, perform and evaluate cardiac/echocardiogram studies (including TEE, bubble/contrast studies, and invasive stress testing), and maintain accurate records. Identify normal/abnormal findings, assess image/equipment quality, and communicate critical results to the ordering provider within required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Use EHR to review patient history, vitals, orders, prior studies, and appointments
• Perform echocardiography procedures and related specialized studies (TEE, bubble, contrast, invasive stress testing)
• Use cardiac anatomy/physiology knowledge to recognize clinically significant abnormalities
• Perform Doppler and ultrasound imaging techniques (M-mode, 2D, pulsed/continuous Doppler, color flow)
• Evaluate image quality and report deficiencies in imaging or equipment function
• Maintain and clean ultrasound equipment; coordinate maintenance and upgrades
• Position patients and adapt controls/techniques to individual examinations
• Maintain scan identification, daily logs, and preliminary diagnoses
• Communicate critical findings to the ordering provider (and coordinate urgent notification using required channels)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pass pre-employment physical examination
• Maintain up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and be able to perform BLS interventions
• Selective Service Registration required for eligible males
• Complete required onboarding and pre-employment processes
• Ability to perform primarily light/sedentary work with occasional moderate physical demands

Benefits

• Annual paid time off (37–50 days/year), including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays
• Paid parental leave (after 12 months)
• Childcare subsidy eligibility (after 60 days, income-based)
• Federal retirement pension and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions
• Health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options
• Federal employment benefits depend on appointment type and eligibility