Medical Instrument Technician-Electroencephalograph (EEG)

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The EEG technologists perform a variety of specialized neurophysiology tests at SFVAMC in both outpatient and inpatient Electroencephalography (EEG) recordings that include awake drowsy and asleep recordings portable recordings intensive care recordings and electrocerebral silence recordings. The MIT EEGs at this level are expected to provide independent performance of a full range of procedures. The technician consistently delivers high quality studies for the most complex and non-routine procedures in difficult or demanding environments such as research intraoperative monitoring or intensive care monitoring. Procedures are tailored to clinical questions to be answered and may require additional monitors electrodes or other devices as clinically indicated.

The technician interprets study results and brings to the attention of the physician or supervisor more subtle abnormalities that may require intervention. The technician will highlight portions of recordings of clinical importance for review by the clinical neurophysiologist and will accurately describe the concurrent behavior of the patient. Positive interaction with other health care staff to inform them of the indications for testing; the value possible outcomes and limitations of testing; and the policies of the laboratory are expected.

The EEG/EMG technologist is required to be on call 24/7 with additional pay 50% of the time (call is split with the other technician) in the event of emergency EEG studies for cases of suspected subclinical status epilepticus and for equipment issues.

The duties of the MIT EEG includes but are not limited to:

• Operating and monitoring neurodiagnostic equipment in the Neurodiagnostic Center.
• Independently performs routine and specialized electroencephalography (EEG) including awake drowsy and asleep recordings portable recordings intensive care recordings and electrocerebral silence recordings.
• Monitors and performs inpatient video electroencephalographic telemetry (VET) in epilepsy monitoring units (EMU) and they perform electrocorticography (Ecog) both intra-operatively and in chronic invasive monitoring settings.
• Performs routine nerve conduction velocities (NCV) and routine evoked potentials (EP).
• Performs high quality studies for complex and non-routine procedures in difficult and demanding environments such as the operating room and intensive care unit.
• Follows established laboratory and/or hospital guidelines in completing administrative duties for each test performed.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
• Works with nursing residents fellows physicians and the medical director to plan and assist in the establishment of a completely integrated treatment and examination program.
• Evaluates new products and equipment and make recommendations for purchase to improve operations.
• Identify staff educational or training needs and implement a plan for training.
• Responsible for maintaining an adequate inventory of laboratory supplies.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

**This position is eligible for a Recruitment incentive*****

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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.

English Language Proficiency. Must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Education or Training. 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.

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).

Grade Determinations:

GS-09 ( Above Full Performance Level)

(a) Experience: At least 1 year of experience at the GS-08 or comparable to the next lower grade level which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled and must fully meet the KSAs at that addition the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*)

(b) Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities. KSAs 1 2 and 3 are appropriate for all positions at this level. KSAs 4 and 5 are to be used in accordance with their appropriateness for the specific assignment.

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.
*4. Ability to manage and supervise employees.
*5. Ability to provide or provide for staff development and training

(c) 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.