Lead Medical Instrument Technician (Electroencephalography)

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. 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 Physical Requirements See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. #J-18808-Ljbffr Veterans Health Administration