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Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 45 days ago
On-site Poplar Bluff, MO $62K – $80K Apply by May 26, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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The echocardiographer works in coordination with the cardiology team at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in order to provide ultrasound imaging of the heart for cardiac diagnostic testing. Close interaction with the cardiologists who interpret the echocardiograms is imperative to provide the highest quality assessment of heart structure and function. The echocardiographer will also work closely with trainees and the multidisciplinary team in the care of the cardiac patient.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Cardiac Echocardiography Technician will be a part of the VISN 15 Hub and Spoke Network.
- →This position may require travel to multiple duty stations within the Cardiology Hub and Spoke Network.
- →The Cardiac Echocardiography Technician may also be required to report to different locations within the Cardiology Hub and Spoke Network for team meetings and other clinical responsibilities.
- →The Cardiac Echocardiography Technician has intimate knowledge of thoracic anatomy and physiology as related to cardiovascular function.
- →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 #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 87b0504d-5d80-4ac3-9143-6818f549733e
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