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Collaborates in a team-oriented, customer-driven, professional environment that emphasizes improved access and coordination of care; educate and empower patients and their families; enhance the customer experience with position human interactions and therapeutic alliances; and promote the coordination, continuity, and integration of care. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. English Language Proficiency: Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: GS-6 Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Knowledge of basic medical terminology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and EEG interpretation 2. Ability to position patients for the examination or treatment including using standard alternate positions f or patient with common physical disabilities. 3. Ability to operate the appropriate EEG equipment to administer routine, standardized diagnostic or treatment procedures. 4. Knowledge of normal and abnormal results to recognize and report obvious abnormalities during procedures. 5. Knowledge of universal precautions and basic sterilization methods to clean instruments to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.6. Knowledge of EEG and peripheral equipment to conduct routine maintenance and adjustment checks. Certification. No certification or registration is required; however, it is desirable that employees at this level have BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification. GS-7 Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the positions to be filled. This would be experience which provided the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to independently conduct difficult but standardized electroencephalography examinations. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Ability to perform more complex electroencephalography studies such as evoked potential (visual, auditory, somatosensory) and transcranial Doppler studies. 2. Knowledge of medication effects related to electroencephalography studies and clinical situations requiring medication. 3. Knowledge of life threatening or medically emergent testing or patient situations. 4. Ability to recognize artifacts (patient or environmental) and document, eliminate, or take proper measures to monitor the artifact. Certification. No certification or registration is required; however, it is desirable that employees at this level have BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)certifications. GS-8 Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. This would be experience which provided knowledge of the more complex procedures, the pharmacology related to this occupation, and knowledge of related acute disorders and diseases and their effects on organs and methods of treatment. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Ability to interpret testing data to evaluate critical information for surgeons and other medical staff during testing procedures 2. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and the ability to understand the relationship of EEG and evoked potential testing in detecting states of disease and health. 3. Knowledge of behavior assessment during seizure attacks in order to insure adequacy of recordings during seizure discharges. 4. Knowledge of a variety of advanced EEG equipment and peripheral equipment such as equipment for brain mapping, video EEG telemetry systems with seizure detection computers, and spike analysis software. 5. Knowledge of anticonvulsant medications and their effects on the EEG as well as other frequently used pharmaceuticals.6. Ability to adapt neurodiagnostic devices, parameters, and procedures to complex, unusual, and often critical situations. Certification. No certification or registration is required; however, it is desirable that employees at this level have BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications. Preferred Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience as Nerve Conduction Technician. Associates degree in related field, or graduate of an accredited electrophysiologic technology program or equivalent formal training.  Knowledge of Neuroanatomy and Physiology, basic electronics and electrical safety. Experience with EMG instruments, wave form recognition, and environmental artifacts that influence the NCS/EMG. Certification: Registration by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine: Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT) or Registered Nerve Conduction Studies Technologist (R.NCS.T), the American Association of Clinical Electrodiagnosis (AACE) is highly desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable. References: VA Handbook 5005/15 Part II, Appendix G27The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-6 to GS-8. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-6 to GS-8. Physical Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 lbs., moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs., reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, standing 4-6 hours; hearing, aid permitted. Duties require extensive use of fingers to perform keyboarding and the ability to hear requests by phone and in person. Version must be adequate to read and prepare documents. ["The Nerve Conduction Technician educates the Veterans and other staff members on high quality of neurology care, provides health professional education and training, utilizes national VA and other databases to inform providers about health care delivery, and conducts state-of-the-art research about peripheral nerve, spinal nerve root and neuromuscular disorders. The incumbent's position is that of clinical neurophysiology technologist in charge of the neurophysiology laboratory. The Nerve Conduction Technician operate the electromyographic and other devices such as evoked potential equipment to record the electrical activity of nerves, spinal roots and muscles. The incumbent ensures all requested neurophysiology tests are performed promptly and accurately. The incumbent will provide routine quality tests and will assist the Physicians in developing new tests or special modifications necessary for a patient. When scheduling difficulties develop, with the assistance of the physician director of the laboratory or the Chief, Neurology Service will make judgements necessary to place requests for service in proper priority to assure quality patient care. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nFunctional Statement #: Medical Instrument Technician (EEG/EMG)/PD000000\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]