Medical Instrument Technician-Echocardiography
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, Cheyenne, WY, United States
Summary
The VA Cheyenne Health Care System is hiring for one Medical Instrument Technician – Echocardiography.
Details
Posted:
23-Apr-26
Location:
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number:
866211300
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
Education:
No specific educational requirements for this occupation. Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS‑4 and GS‑5 levels.
Licensure or Certification:
Not required; however, it is strongly desirable at GS‑6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the criteria discussed in the applicable headings or that defined in the appendices must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
GS‑4 Experience:
At least one year of experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the position. Six months may have been in medically related fields such as nursing assistant or practical nursing; the remaining six months must have been in operating diagnostic and therapeutic equipment covered by this occupation. Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited.
GS‑5 Experience:
At least one year of comparable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the position. Experience in operating equipment related to the particular specialization for which application is made or in related functional areas. Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited.
GS‑6 Experience:
At least one year of comparable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the position.
GS‑7 Experience:
At least one year of comparable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the position.
GS‑8 Experience:
At least one year of comparable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the position.
Duties
The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) functions as a member of the Cardiology multidisciplinary team and works in the Cardiology/Echocardiography Section of the Cheyenne VA Medical Center.
Identifies and records anomalies of the heart indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant conditions utilizing ultrasound imaging equipment while performing simultaneous Doppler recordings.
Adapts scanning techniques to accommodate variables such as limited patient mobility, variation in physical condition, cardio pathology, body habitus, and anatomical variations.
Uses adaptive scanning methods for prosthetics or foreign objects.
Recognizes the ultrasonic response of different body parts and tissues.
Produces diagnostic quality cardiac images and Doppler frequency recordings using M‑mode, two‑dimensional, and Doppler ultrasound.
Performs routine, standardized cardiac ultrasound examinations under the supervision of a fully qualified cardiac sonographer.
Generates adequate gray‑scale images to define cardiac borders and performs Doppler integration of cardiac valves for determination of flow velocities.
Performs complex procedures such as cardiac studies of the four chambers of the heart and valves using sector scanning techniques to detect stenotic and incompetent valves, chamber enlargement, pericardial effusion, thrombus, and cardiovascular studies deriving pressure gradients across obstructed valves.
Identifies and records anomalies indicative of diseases, injury, or other medically significant conditions from ultrasound imaging and simultaneous Doppler recordings.
Monitors patient’s condition during procedure.
Performs quality assurance reviews as assigned by supervisor.
Communicates effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels.
Participates in organizational and VISN‑level conferences, task forces, and committees as assigned.
Adopts, develops, or improves imaging procedures and techniques for individual problems.
Takes initiative to learn new developments in the field, recommend changes to improve service, correct deficiencies, and improve reliability of test and treatment results.
Assists in maintaining and ordering adequate supplies used in the Echo lab.
Assists in the transport of patients when transportation services are not available.
Compensation & Benefits
Work Schedule: Full‑time – Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Pay: Competitive salary with regular salary increases. Pay may include a higher step rate for higher or unique qualifications.
Paid Time Off: 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year (13–26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service.
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 eligible childcare costs (maximum $416.66 per month).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
Telework: Ad‑hoc and situational telework is available.
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The VA Cheyenne Health Care System is hiring for one Medical Instrument Technician – Echocardiography.
Details
Posted:
23-Apr-26
Location:
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number:
866211300
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
Education:
No specific educational requirements for this occupation. Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS‑4 and GS‑5 levels.
Licensure or Certification:
Not required; however, it is strongly desirable at GS‑6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the criteria discussed in the applicable headings or that defined in the appendices must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
GS‑4 Experience:
At least one year of experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the position. Six months may have been in medically related fields such as nursing assistant or practical nursing; the remaining six months must have been in operating diagnostic and therapeutic equipment covered by this occupation. Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited.
GS‑5 Experience:
At least one year of comparable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the position. Experience in operating equipment related to the particular specialization for which application is made or in related functional areas. Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited.
GS‑6 Experience:
At least one year of comparable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the position.
GS‑7 Experience:
At least one year of comparable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the position.
GS‑8 Experience:
At least one year of comparable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the position.
Duties
The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) functions as a member of the Cardiology multidisciplinary team and works in the Cardiology/Echocardiography Section of the Cheyenne VA Medical Center.
Identifies and records anomalies of the heart indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant conditions utilizing ultrasound imaging equipment while performing simultaneous Doppler recordings.
Adapts scanning techniques to accommodate variables such as limited patient mobility, variation in physical condition, cardio pathology, body habitus, and anatomical variations.
Uses adaptive scanning methods for prosthetics or foreign objects.
Recognizes the ultrasonic response of different body parts and tissues.
Produces diagnostic quality cardiac images and Doppler frequency recordings using M‑mode, two‑dimensional, and Doppler ultrasound.
Performs routine, standardized cardiac ultrasound examinations under the supervision of a fully qualified cardiac sonographer.
Generates adequate gray‑scale images to define cardiac borders and performs Doppler integration of cardiac valves for determination of flow velocities.
Performs complex procedures such as cardiac studies of the four chambers of the heart and valves using sector scanning techniques to detect stenotic and incompetent valves, chamber enlargement, pericardial effusion, thrombus, and cardiovascular studies deriving pressure gradients across obstructed valves.
Identifies and records anomalies indicative of diseases, injury, or other medically significant conditions from ultrasound imaging and simultaneous Doppler recordings.
Monitors patient’s condition during procedure.
Performs quality assurance reviews as assigned by supervisor.
Communicates effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels.
Participates in organizational and VISN‑level conferences, task forces, and committees as assigned.
Adopts, develops, or improves imaging procedures and techniques for individual problems.
Takes initiative to learn new developments in the field, recommend changes to improve service, correct deficiencies, and improve reliability of test and treatment results.
Assists in maintaining and ordering adequate supplies used in the Echo lab.
Assists in the transport of patients when transportation services are not available.
Compensation & Benefits
Work Schedule: Full‑time – Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Pay: Competitive salary with regular salary increases. Pay may include a higher step rate for higher or unique qualifications.
Paid Time Off: 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year (13–26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service.
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 eligible childcare costs (maximum $416.66 per month).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
Telework: Ad‑hoc and situational telework is available.
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