Medical Instrument Technician (EEG)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Sam Houston, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Dept of Medicine Neurology Service at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. Student Loan Repayment May Be Authorized. Advance In-Hire May Be Authorized. Advance Leave Accrual May Be Authorized. Recruitment or Relocation incentive May Be Authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties include utilizing electroencephalographic (EEG) equipment to record brain wave patterns and to identify precise artifacts in the Laboratory and/or in the wards including NICU, PICU, ICU, CCU, the ER, and in the neonatal nursery. Review patients’ clinical history for common/complicated medical conditions pertinent to the performance of the procedures and obtains verbal history from patients or families regarding relevant medications, diseases, symptoms, etc. Conduct activation procedures including hyperventilation/photic stimulation used in assessments of cerebral reactivity and sleep; recognizes manifestation of seizure types and performs testing to assess responsiveness during the recording. Instruct and prepares patients for examinations accordingly and records information on EEG according to the standards of the American Society of Electro neurodiagnostic Technology (ASET). Perform long term continuous epilepsy monitoring; conducts various specialized neurological examinations and complex procedures on patients, ranging in age from neonate to geriatric. Perform sensory/motor nerve conduction studies to include evaluation of the median, ulnar, radial, peroneal, tibial, and sural nerves conducting F-wave/H-wave studies, blink reflex studies, repetitive nerve stimulation, and facial nerve studies. Requires advanced level of knowledge/skills in EEG pattern recognition and provides results to physicians; recognizes cerebral sources of EEG findings for critical care/medically induced coma patients/patients with advanced neurological conditions. Provide education on EDX techniques for trainees as well as members of the inpatient healthcare team; serves as a preceptor to new employees occasionally conducting in-service training on new procedures or new equipment.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds is required.
A pre-placement medical examination is required.
This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random testing.
Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
Immunization screening is required.
Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
US Citizens
One year of specialized experience includes conducting electroencephalograms on patients and performing operator maintenance on electroencephalogram equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

Student Loan Repayment May Be Authorized
Advance In-Hire May Be Authorized
Advance Leave Accrual May Be Authorized
Recruitment or Relocation incentive May Be Authorized
Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Responsibilities

Utilize electroencephalographic (EEG) equipment to record brain wave patterns and to identify precise artifacts in the Laboratory and/or in the wards including NICU, PICU, ICU, CCU, the ER, and in the neonatal nursery.
Review patients’ clinical history for common/complicated medical conditions pertinent to the performance of the procedures and obtains verbal history from patients or families regarding relevant medications, diseases, symptoms, etc.
Conduct activation procedures including hyperventilation/photic stimulation used in assessments of cerebral reactivity and sleep; recognizes manifestation of seizure types and performs testing to assess responsiveness during the recording.
Instruct and prepares patients for examinations accordingly and records information on EEG according to the standards of the American Society of Electro neurodiagnostic Technology (ASET).
Perform long term continuous epilepsy monitoring; conducts various specialized neurological examinations and complex procedures on patients, ranging in age from neonate to geriatric.
Perform sensory/motor nerve conduction studies to include evaluation of the median, ulnar, radial, peroneal, tibial, and sural nerves conducting F-wave/H-wave studies, blink reflex studies, repetitive nerve stimulation, and facial nerve studies.
Provide education on EDX techniques for trainees as well as members of the inpatient healthcare team; serves as a preceptor to new employees occasionally conducting in-service training on new procedures or new equipment.