Echocardiography Medical Instrument Technician (MIT)

## Quick Facts **Role:** Echocardiography Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) **Schedule:** Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm **Telework:** Not available **On-site:** In-person **Pay/Benefits:** Competitive salary with regular increases; 37–50 days annual paid time off; federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care; traditional federal pension and 401K; parental leave after 12 months; childcare subsidy after 60 days (eligibility rules apply). ## Description Provide specialized support for echocardiography services, delivering high-quality cardiac ultrasound examinations and independently producing diagnostic images and measurements. You will perform advanced echo modalities, ensure appropriate and timely procedures for inpatient and outpatient patients, and maintain accurate, confidential records. The role also includes training and supervising lower-level technicians and fellows, equipment calibration/maintenance oversight, regulatory and environmental compliance, and emergency coverage as needed. ## Responsibilities - Ensure technical quality, appropriate timing, and coordination of lab procedures - Instruct and provide on-the-job training for lower-level technicians - Schedule inpatients and triage emergent/critical procedures - Determine whether exams are appropriate/necessary per criteria - Provide expert guidance for unusual findings, emergent evaluations, or imaging difficulties - Receive patients, explain the procedure, position patients as needed, and acquire diagnostic ultrasound images - Perform specialized cardiac ultrasound exams, including: Transthoracic Echo, Stress Echo, Transesophageal Echo, Contrast Echocardiograms, Agitated Saline Bubble Echocardiograms - Perform routine and non-routine dimensional and Doppler measurements per protocol/industry standards - Prepare studies for report generation and interpretation using specialized analysis systems and computer tools - Maintain procedure and patient records according to confidentiality guidelines - Support orientation and instruction for technicians and cardiology fellows; ensure calibration, maintenance, and operational readiness of ultrasound equipment and accessories - Collaborate with biomedical engineering to ensure equipment functioning - Ensure compliance with JCAHO and other regulatory standards, including environmental guidelines and room/equipment/supply cleanliness - Maintain current knowledge through continuing education and provide training to subordinates - Participate in lab meetings; present cases, review articles, and provide lab education - Provide emergency coverage and distribute workload evenly - Maintain workload records and provide progress reports - Resolve simple issues/complaints or escalate complex items to supervision ## Requirements - U.S. citizenship - Proficiency in written and spoken English - Subject to background/security investigation - Pass pre-employment physical evaluation - Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements (including acceptable identification) - Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement - Urinalysis drug screening in testing-designated positions - Selective Service registration for eligible males - At least 1 year of directly related experience comparable to the next lower grade, demonstrating ability to provide echocardiography service aspects - Demonstrated knowledge of complex echocardiography procedures and techniques for training/supervision and quality improvement (including writing policies/protocols) - Demonstrated knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements - Ability to communicate professionally with staff across grade levels - Ability to manage and supervise employees - Ability to provide (or arrange) staff development and training - Highly desirable: CCI RCS or ARDMS RDCS registration; desirable: BCLS and ACLS ## Benefits - Competitive salary and regular salary increases; higher step may be considered for unique qualifications - 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays) - Parental leave up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment - Childcare subsidy up to 25% of eligible costs (eligibility and cap apply) - Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions - Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options (many eligible to carry into retirement) - Federal benefits package; eligibility depends on position type