Lead Medical Instrument Technician (Electroencephalography)

Summary

The incumbent will be located at the Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS). The incumbent reports to the Chief of Respiratory Care Services along with Clinical Director of Division of Hospital & Specialty Medicine (DHSM). The Chief of Neurology reports to the Clinical Director of the Division of Hospital & Specialty Medicine who reports to the Chief of Staff.

Qualifications

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
• 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
• Grade Determinations: GS-9. In addition to the core competencies defined at the GS-8 full performance level - positions at this grade may be lead - supervisory - or non-supervisory with specialized advanced knowledge and assignments
• (a) Experience
• At least 1 year of experience 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 level
• In 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
• Preferred Experience: REEGT credentialed Experience performing advanced neurodiagnostic procedures (EEG/LTM) in complex environments such as the operation room - emu - radiology - ICU and at the pt's bedside: this includes WADA - Electrocorticopraghy - Motor/Speech Mapping - Stereotactic EEG and lntracranial EEG experience preferred Past lead / supervisory experienced preferred Past scheduling experience preferred Past teaching/preceptor experience preferred Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
  
  

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The duties of this position include - but are not limited to: Independently performs routine and non-standard procedures
• (EEG and EP) Independently performs advanced neurodiagnostic procedures (EEG/L TM) in complex environments such as the operating room - epilepsy monitoring rooms - radiology - intensive care units and at the patient's bedside
• These include WADA - Electrocorticography - Motor/Speech Mapping - Carotid Endarterectomy - Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Clipping Independently performs routine and invasive long-term monitoring Independently teaches the correct methodology of neurodiagnostic procedures - theory of operations and theory interpretation to trainees and students from affiliated programs
• Consistently performs high quality studies for complex and non-routine procedures in difficult and demanding environments such as the operating room - research - or intensive care environments
• Acts as lead technician providing training to new neurodiagnostic technicians
• Occasional travel may be required to train VA employees to serve as EEG technologists at other VA sites
• Follows established laboratory and/or hospital guidelines in completing \"administrative duties\" for each test performed
• Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements
• Responsible for inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment
• Responsible for establishing - completing and communicating weekly assignment rotations to all other EEG MIT's in the EcOE department while ensuring that the rotations are fair and equitable to all staff members
• Will participate in department meetings and will communicate any pertinent information to all other EEG MIT's in the EcOE department
• Independently operates a variety of neurodiagnostic equipment to administer routine and specialized diagnostic treatment during procedures
• Conducts routine maintenance and adjustment checks on the equipment
• Recognizes and trouble shoot equipment failures
• Communicates with manufacturer technical support to fix equipment problems
• Communicates with Bio-medical engineering to fix equipment problems
• Work Schedule: Week One: Mon-Thur: 0700-1630 (9 hours) Friday: 0700-1530 (8 hours) Sat-Sun: OFF Week Two: Mon-Thur: 0700-1630 (9 hours) Fri-Sun: OFF Mandatory On-Call Rotation Compressed/Flexible: Available 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 $144 -000 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 #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Available