This position is in Neurology. Medical Instrument Technicians Electroencephalograph (EEG) operate the EEG equipment and other devices such as evoked potential equipment to record the electrical activity of the brain. The technician delivers high quality studies for the most complex and non-routine procedures in difficult or demanding environments such as in the operating room, research and intensive care monitoring rooms.
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. Education. There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation. Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels. See the grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutions. 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). Licensure or Certification. Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. For certain functional areas at the higher levels or supervisory assignments, specific certifications appropriate to the specialty are indicated in this standard under "Titles and Certification/Registrations". 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). Preferred Experience: At least three years of experience. Ability to perform the following electroencephalograms (EEGs): Epilepsy Monitoring Unit EEGs, Ambulatory EEGs, Long Term Monitoring/Continuous EEGs, Intracranial Monitored/Invasive EEGs, Routine EEGs and Stat EEGs as well as other neurodiagnostic modalities. Grade Determinations: Experience: To be minimally qualified your resume must include At least one year experience at the GS-08 or equivalent level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. This would be experience which provided knowledge with the more complex procedures, the pharmacology related to this occupation, and knowledge related to acute disorders and diseases and their effects on organs and methods of treatment. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To be minimally qualified your resume must include 1. Ability to interpret testing data to evaluate critical information for surgeons and other medical staff during testing procedures. 2. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and the ability to understand the relationship of EEG and evoked potential testing in detecting states of disease and health. 3. Knowledge of behavior assessment during seizure attacks in order to insure adequacy of recordings during seizure discharges. 4. Knowledge of a variety of advanced EEG equipment and peripheral equipment such as equipment for brain mapping, video EEG telemetry systems with seizure detection computers, and spike analysis software. 5. Knowledge of anticonvulsant medications and their effects on the EEG as well as other frequently used pharmaceuticals. 6. Ability to adapt neurodiagnostic devices, parameters, and procedures to complex, unusual, and often critical situations. In addition, for the GS-09 level, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): 1. Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures. *2. Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.3. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels. Certification. Registration by the American Board of Registration of EEG, CNIM &EP Technologists (ABRET) or the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AEET) is highly desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable for employees at this level. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Bending, pulling and manipulation of equipment and/or patients may be necessary.
This position is in Neurology. Medical Instrument Technicians Electroencephalograph (EEG) operate the EEG equipment and other devices such as evoked potential equipment to record the electrical activity of the brain. The technician delivers high quality studies for the most complex and non-routine procedures in difficult or demanding environments such as in the operating room, research and intensive care monitoring rooms. The duties of this position are but not limited to the following: The duties of this position are but not limited to the following: Verifies the integrity of long-term monitoring (LTM) equipment. Acquires information and evaluates the patient and his/her needs prior to the procedure. Prepares a basic data sheet including patient demographic info, procedure info, seizure event types, medications, results relevant to LTM to be documented in patient studies. Obtains a baseline recording from all electrodes. Identifies and eliminates/reduces artifacts contaminating the recording of EEG and video. Performs testing at patient's bedside during and after seizures and document testing in the study. Acquires, reviews, and presents selected data to clinical neurophysiologist. Prepares EEG records in a form suitable for interpretation including prescreening of EEG and behavioral data. Reviews daily diary or log, push button events from patients and reviews events detected by automated spike/seizure detection system. Observes patient/s via video monitoring and EEG monitoring to identify ictal events (clinical and/or electrographic) and test patients during/after ictal events. Alerts appropriate personal (e.g. nursing, physician) to the occurrence of each seizure episode. Performs skin integrity checks on all LTM patients. Monitors intense seizure monitoring (ISM) patients unless called for a STAT or prolonged EEG in hospital or scheduled out patient. Participates in rotating on-call for EEG coverage during off duty hours.??????? Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00am till 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.