The incumbent serves as a Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) (Echocardiography). Echocardiography Technicians at this level identify and record anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant condition form ultrasound imaging and simultaneous recordings of the Doppler. The Technician must produce diagnostic quality images using M-mode, two-dimensional, and Doppler ultrasound. 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. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: GS-10. In addition to the core competencies defined at the GS-9 level, positions at this grade may be supervisory or non-supervisory with specialized advanced knowledge and assignments. (a) Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level, which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. KSAs 1, 2, and 3 are appropriate for all positions at this level. KSAs 4 and 5 are to be used in accordance with their appropriateness for the specific assignment. 1. Advanced knowledge of complex and non-standard treatment and examination procedures and techniques. *2. Ability to plan and assist in the establishment of a completely integrated treatment and examination program. *3. Ability to evaluate new products and equipment and make recommendations concerning developments which would improve operations. *4. Ability to manage the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (which would include fund controls, contracts, and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs, and administer the allocated budget. *5. Knowledge of and ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties which would include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; performance evaluation; selection of staff; and recommendation of awards, advancements, and, when appropriate, disciplinary actions. Preferred Experience: *Experienced echocardiography technician with strong interpersonal skills will be responsible for obtaining comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms at the Manhattan VA. *Certification. Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) is highly desirable. *Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable. References: VA Handbook 5005, App G27 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10. ["Patient Care: 1. Perform comprehensive transthoracic 2-D Echocardiographic imaging with Doppler evaluation, including use of 3D imaging, echo contrast and/or agitated saline when requested.\n2. Perform stress echocardiograms and assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.\n3. Routinely obtains high quality echo measurements and recordings for interpretation by physicians of the cardiology section.\n4. Perform urgent echocardiograms in the Intensive Care Unit, Catheterization Lab and the Emergency Room, as well as routine inpatient and outpatient studies.\n5. Teach echocardiography to trainees (e.g. fellows, other technicians, etc.)\n6. Efficiently triages inpatient and outpatient appointments so as to minimize delays and backlogs, giving priority to more urgent studies.\n7. Complete all consult and encounter forms and any other documentation required by cardiology or institutional policy for both inpatient and outpatient studies in a timely manner.\n8. Perform routine daily cleaning and preventive maintenance on all apparatus used for echocardiography and ensures timely ordering of expendable supplies.\n9. Maintain prompt and professional communication with the cardiac section including physicians, fellow technicians, NPs/PAs, administrative assistants.\n10. Communicate with medical providers, administrators and/or patients regarding matters pertaining to the echo lab. Work Schedule: Full time ( either 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts)\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]