Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiograph)

About the Position: Serve as a Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiograph) with the Department of War at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, NC. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Perform diagnostic echocardiography examinations using two-dimensional (2D), M-mode, pulse wave, continuous wave, and color Doppler ultrasound techniques.

Prepare and position patients, review pertinent medical history, and explain examination procedures to ensure quality diagnostic studies.

Operate and adjust ultrasound equipment to obtain diagnostic-quality cardiac images and adapt imaging techniques for technically difficult examinations.

Identify, document, and report abnormal cardiac structures, blood flow patterns, and other significant findings to the interpreting physician.

Monitor patients throughout examinations, recognize changes in clinical condition, and respond appropriately to emergent situations.

Maintain examination records, ensure proper operation of echocardiography equipment, and perform related cardiac diagnostic procedures as assigned.