VA
Medical Instrument Tech (Echocardiography)
Veterans Health AdministrationSevierville, TN · full time · Senior
$70,322 – $91,424
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role performs echocardiography imaging at a Veterans Affairs medical center, acquiring and analyzing ultrasound images of the heart using multiple modalities to support physician diagnosis of cardiac conditions. It suits experienced cardiac sonographers seeking full-time outpatient work with established protocols and a structured schedule.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- U.S. citizenship or approved exception
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- At least 1 year experience as cardiac sonographer or equivalent
- Knowledge of complex echocardiography examination procedures
- Knowledge of JCAHO and regulatory requirements
- Ability to communicate professionally across grade levels
Nice to have
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered Cardiac Sonographer certification
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
- Five or more years experience as cardiac sonographer
- Outpatient clinic experience
- Inpatient experience including TEE and stress echo