Medical Instrument Technician-Electroencephalograph (EEG)

EEG Technologist

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 EEG's 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.

This position is eligible for a Recruitment incentive.

Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, varies on patient care and facility needs, plus home calls as noted in duties

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases

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)

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 #: 662-11565F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs