2026.02.13

What’s Veterans Health Administration like in terms of their business, the role, and the work culture?

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I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography) position at Veterans Health Administration.

Ms.Smith

What’s the job title and where is it located?

Ms.Smith

The job title is Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography), and it’s located in Maplewood, Minnesota.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this position ranges from $39,301 to $118,719.

Dr.Job

Will there be any travel involved in this job?

Ms.Smith

Yes, depending on the chosen location, there could be travel of up to 25% to other VA locations, including the Minneapolis VA Medical Center and some Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Maplewood, Ramsey, and Shakopee.

Dr.Job

Are there any specific educational requirements for this position?

Ms.Smith

There aren’t any specific educational requirements for this occupation, but education can substitute for experience at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels.

Dr.Job

Is licensure or certification necessary for this role?

Ms.Smith

Licensure or certification isn’t required, but it’s strongly desirable at the GS-6 level or above, and having Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications is also considered desirable.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith