Medical Instrument Technician (EEG)

The Medical Instrument Technician (Electroencephalography) position is located within Medical Service at the Dayton VA Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio and works independently under the Chief of Neurology or designee. The Primary responsibility of this position is to operate the electroencephalograph and other devises such as evoked potential equipment to record the electrical activity of the brain. Performs other related duties assigned by immediate Supervisor or Chief of Medical Service. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent will perform the following duties: * Operate and monitor EEG equipment to perform specialized examinations and studies involving neurological, epilepsy and seizure testing, monitoring of neuro-electrical activity on outpatients and inpatients to include acutely ill as well as ambulatory patients. * Individually monitor tracing to identify abnormalities and suspicious activity that requires medical intervention; recognize normal vs abnormalities, when to repeat procedures, when to cease test procedures and when to receive immediate physician attention. * Evaluate test results to determine machine adjustments and use alternative techniques and procedures when established procedures do not accomplish acceptable results and adapting equipment and accessories for the best results. * Responsible for the collection of information pertinent to the interpretation of the tests. * Obtains standard as well as special procedure EEG recordings. * Monitors additional physiological phenomena by means of appropriate methods. * Ensures equipment is sanitized, detects instrument malfunctions, and makes minor maintenance adjustments or reports needed for major repairs immediately. * Files test recordings appropriately within established guidelines. Work Schedule: Full-time Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not 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 #: 91559-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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