Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography) Job in Martinsburg, WV

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Duties may include but are not limited to;

• Independently perform diagnostic tests, provide patient education, and act as a liaison and information source for the patient and family, nursing staff and medical staff.
• Responsible for the delivery of professional services and the provision of high-quality patient care in the Echo Lab.
• Review performance for quality and accuracy.
• Performs cardiac ultrasound (echocardiograms) autonomously to acquire the maximum diagnostic image quality. All echocardiograms include M-mode, two-dimensional and doppler examinations
• Performs portable ultrasound procedures on the patients who cannot be transported to the department.
• Maintains logs and controls.
• Manipulates high technology ultrasound equipment in the production of diagnostic images
• Receives patients and explains the procedure.
• Positions the patient in sitting, recumbent, prone or oblique position in the echocardiographic laboratory or by the bedside.
• Positions the transducer to the thorax, or body part under examination, using contact real time imaging techniques.
• Must have basic understanding of computer operations, including the operation of alphanumeric keyboard input, in order to select various programs to best demonstrate cardiac structures or body parts, in different positions, and to prepare equipment for operation, and to change imaging modalities as conditions warrant on different ultrasound systems.
• Assesses and interprets cardiac structures and blood flow during doppler studies.
• Operates various items of photographic equipment to record oscilloscope images.
• Operates videotape recorder and/or digital recorder to maintain a record for physician interpretation and for future reference.
• Operates continuous wave doppler with color flow mapping.
• Trains other staff including physicians and medical students, relevant to ultrasound such as appearance and functions of various systems and the physical abnormalities.
• Performs basic maintenance of ultrasound equipment on a regular basis and notifies supervisor of any equipment problems.
• Maintains adequate stock of equipment.
• Consults with cardiologist and/or physician regarding interpretation of echo testing results.
• Schedules and prioritizes patients for echocardiograms studies.
• Screens echo consults to determine if patient requires urgent evaluation.
• Maintains patient log upon completion of exam.
• Labels videotape of completed exam.
• Provides a preliminary report of the echocardiogram prior to review by cardiologist and/or physician.
• Files completed reports in appropriate locations and maintains a copy of all exams within the Cardiopulmonary Department.
• Receives information and keep abreast of new developments in the field and makes recommendations as to how improvements might be made to operate the section.
• Other tasks/duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• 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 dentification 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).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/08/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12753295.

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Next steps

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.