Echocardiography Technician

Join us as an Echocardiography Technician with the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System located in Seattle, WA.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Provide the overall knowledge and understanding of normal/abnormal cardiac anatomy and pathophysiology including ability to analyze echocardiograms to detect abnormalities of LV wall motion and overall cardiac function, prosthetic valve function, presence of cardiac anomalies, awareness of findings relative to cardiothoracic surgical repairs and facility with pressure gradients/valve area calculations.
• Understand the indications to use echocardiographic contrast (i.e. Definity) and can give contrasts per the VA Protocol.
• Determine what measurements are needed for regurgitant lesions and know how to obtain good quality images (i.e. PISA, continuity equation measurements).
• Maintain adequate supplies and equipment for the Echocardiography Laboratory.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying levels.
• Ability to provide, or provide for, staff development and training.

Schedule: Full-time, M-F 7:30A-4P.

Period of Performance: 12 months beginning within next 90 calendar days.

Qualifications:

• Education. Completion of formal training program in dysrhythmia recognition.
• Certification. Contract Monitor Technician (CMT) or equivalent required. Must hold and maintain active BLS.
• Experience. Must be able to demonstrate ability to accomplish routine work with minimum oversight; required to perform duties on own initiative.
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3.j.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Must pass TB test.
• Complete an online onboarding process.
• Willingness to comply with Department of Veterans Affairs vaccination programs for seasonal influenza and COVID-19.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be a US citizen to apply for this job.

Who we are:

Monterey is a Veterans Affairs (VA) Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB). We graduated from the SBA 8(a) Program and have a variety of contracts available for use.

What we do:

Monterey teams with general practice, specialists, and allied health practitioners nationwide to provide local coverage for examinees. We deliver a wide range of medical examination-only services to public sectors and the individuals they serve. Our clients include the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), the Department of Labor, the Department of Defense, and more. Our provider network consists of over 700 providers in various medical specialties and degree types. They conduct diagnostic-only examination services on an as-needed basis. These services may take place in their private office, established clinics located across the country, or during travel opportunities for group screening events.

EOE Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Travel healthcare, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Medical Specialty:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $50