Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)

Position Highlights

• Pay: $41.00 per hour
• Contract Type: 1 base year with 1, 1-year option periods
• Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Location: 1 Veterans Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Certification in echocardiography imaging by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• 11 federal paid holidays

About the Team

In 2025, Terrestris was ranked 185 out of the top 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America by Inc. We hit this mark because, at Terrestris, we form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

• Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 - 4:30, with a 30-minute unpaid break.
• On-Call: One weeknight per week between the hours of 5:00 pm – 7:30 am the following morning. One weekend out of every four weekends. Weekend hours start at 5:00 pm on Friday and conclude at 7:30 the following Monday.
• Direct Patient Care: Estimated 90% of their time is involved in direct patient care. Prepare and position patients for Echosonography procedures, explain the procedure and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the imaging process, select appropriate imaging techniques, calibrate and adjust lab equipment, operate the laboratory equipment to produce high-quality images, review and verify image quality, ensuring it meets diagnostic standards, and communicate with providers for further evaluation.
• Administrative: Estimated 10% of time not involved in direct patient care. Maintain detailed patient records, document procedures performed, handle confidential patient information in compliance with healthcare regulations, work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to interpret and discuss imaging results and provide comprehensive patient care, complete the appropriate QM/PI documentation pertaining to all procedures, complications, and outcomes of examinations, follow all established patient safety and infection control standards of care, refer all patient/customer service issues to the Supervisory Physician, Nurse Manager or designee.

Qualifications

• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Certification in echocardiography imaging by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus.

Terrestris Offers

• Outstanding benefits, including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs.
• Award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.