What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echocardiography Technician position at Aptive?
Job Summary
Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography)
Location: VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) – Multiple SitesContract Period: Base Year Three Option YearsSchedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Hourly: 60.00/hr plus 4.93 for Health and Wellness
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Perform echocardiograms, including stress echo and transesophageal echocardiography.
- Prepare patients for procedures and explain processes.
- Identify and document cardiac anomalies using ultrasound imaging.
- Monitor patients during procedures and recognize adverse reactions.
- Maintain and calibrate echocardiographic equipment.
- Collaborate with cardiologists and healthcare providers to ensure diagnostic accuracy.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited Echocardiography Technician program.
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification.
- Minimum one year of echocardiography experience.
- Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
- Ability to interpret sonographic images and assist in diagnosing cardiovascular conditions.
About Aptive
Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.
Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.
EEO Statement
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.