Medical Instrument Technician - EEG

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX seeks a Medical Instrument Technician (EEG) at the GS-8 level to provide advanced neurodiagnostic studies.

The role requires interpreting EEG data, working with brain mapping and video EEG telemetry equipment, and supporting physicians with complex recordings. The incumbent will apply knowledge of nervous system anatomy, seizure assessment, and neuropharmacology related to EEG procedures, ensuring high-quality studies in challenging

Qualificações

• U.S. citizenship required; no specific education prerequisites.
• Licensure not required; but desirable at GS-6 or above.
• BCLS/ACLS certificates desirable for employees at this level.

Responsabilidades

• Interpret EEG data and evaluate information for clinicians during testing.
• Understand nervous system anatomy and EEG–evoked potential relationships.
• Assess seizure activity to ensure recording adequacy during discharges.
• Operate advanced EEG equipment and related peripherals as needed.

Conhecimentos

Data interpretation

Neuroanatomy knowledge

EEG procedures

Seizure assessment

Neurodiagnostic equipment setup

Anticonvulsant knowledge

Emergency response readiness

Ferramentas

Brain mapping equipment

Video EEG telemetry systems

Spike analysis software

EEG apparatus

Descrição da vaga

This Medical Instrument Technician (Electroencephalography / EEG) position is located within HVHA / Neurology at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, Texas. 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.
• Education. There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation.
• 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.

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-8, Medical Instrument Technician:

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 treatment. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to interpret testing data to evaluate critical information for surgeons and other medical staff during testing procedures.
• 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.
• Knowledge of behavior assessment during seizure attacks in order to insure adequacy of recordings during seizure discharges.
• 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.
• Knowledge of anticonvulsant medications and their effects on the EEG as well as other frequently used pharmaceuticals.
• Ability to adapt neurodiagnostic devices, parameters, and procedures to complex, unusual, and often critical situations.

Certification

No certification or registration is required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificates are also desirable for employees at this level. (d) Assignment. This represents the full performance level. Medical instrument technicians (EEG) 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.

Preferred Experience

Registered Tech and 1-2 experience.

Reference

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS8

Physical Requirements

Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, puling, and pushing. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.