Medical Instrument Technician (Electroencephalography)

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Duties include but are not limited to:
a. Independently performs EEG or EMG procedures on individuals with possible epilepsy neuromuscular disorders or other medical conditions.
b. Independently perform continuous EEG monitoring procedures when needed on inpatients with possible intermittent epileptic seizures.
c. Independently perform various stimulus procedures on patients during EEG procedures including hyperventilation and photic stimulation unless contraindicated.
d. Responsible for the safe and proper operation of all equipment used in the Neurophysiology laboratory. Keeps inventory of supplies and initiates purchase requests in a timely fashion to avoid disruption of scheduled studies.
e. Skilled in utilizing computer databases and word processing and/or is willing to attend courses to obtain such skills.
f. Verifies correct instrument calibration and operation using established procedures. Identifies the cause of common problems and notifies engineering service when appropriate.
g. Obtains technical or factory assistance in order to fully utilize the equipment to its full potential. May perform one-hour EEG recording procedures and 6-hour video EEG recording procedures and is able to recognize sleep onset during nap these procedures.
h. Stays abreast of technological developments related but not limited to neurophysiology recording technology.
i. Possesses an abiding interest in neurophysiology and is willing to attend courses in EEG or EMG technology to adapt to future technologic changes and continue educational development.
j. Possesses an abiding interest in neurophysiology and is willing to attend courses in EEG or EMG technology to adapt to future technologic changes and continue educational development. Participate in the development of new procedures and assists and reviews existing procedures updating them in accordance with new equipment and clinical practice.
k. Assists in the long-range planning for equipment needs for the Neurophysiology Laboratory. Provides instruction to other Neurophysiology Laboratory Staff.
l. Possesses advanced knowledge of uncommon epilepsy types and neuromuscular conditions and is familiar with the treatment of those disorders.
m. Assesses Quality of Care according to American Clinical Neurophysiology Society and the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine guidelines.
n. Interacts with staff physicians regarding the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and neuromuscular disorders.
o. Shall have Professional knowledge of medical technology principles concepts techniques and methodology as related to clinical neurophysiology and independently perform complex EEG studies over an extended period of time (8 hours) during the day without a supervisor present continuously.
p. Shall have Professional knowledge of medical technology principles concepts techniques and methodology as related to neuromuscular neurophysiology and independently perform complex nerve conduction studies with a supervisor nearby but not necessarily in the same room.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (subject to change based on needs of agency)
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave 13 days of sick leave 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth adoption or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment full time employees with a total family income below $144000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: FS-62227F
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• 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 examination.
• 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.

Basic Requirements:

a. Citizenship. Citizenship of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 section A paragraph 3g this part.)
b. 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.
c. 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. For all specialties identified in this standard Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable. Training which does not result in official certification does not meet this definition.

d. Electroencephalograph (EEG) Technicians operate the electroencephalograph and other devices such as evoked potential equipment to record the electrical activity of the brain. Registration is offered by the American Board of Registration of EEG CNIM & EP Technologists (ABRET) or the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Techs (AAET).

Grade Determinations:
Medical Instrument Technician (EEG) Technicians GS-8.
(a) Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade 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 of the more complex procedures the pharma- cology related to this occupation and knowledge of related acute disorders and diseases and their effects on organs and methods of addition the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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.
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.
(c) Certification. No certification or registration is required; however it is desirable that employees at this level have BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08. The actual grade at which an applicant will be selected is GS-08.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.