The incumbent functions independently as an Echocardiographic Technician in the Cardiac Non-invasive Laboratory at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. As such, the incumbent is responsible for the performance of all aspects of echocardiographic diagnostics cardiac laboratory procedures. The incumbent performs studies in the absence of a physician and is responsible for the care and maintenance of equipment used in the Non-invasive cardiac laboratory. Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Citizenship of the United States. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English. Grade Deter