Medical Instrument Technician (Electroencephalography)

Job summary

About the Position: This position is located in the Directorate of Medicine, Neurology at Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia. May be required to work on call during irregular work hours. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Major duties

Operate specialized equipment when performing a variety of neuro-physiological studies that measures and records electrical activity of the brain, peripheral nervous system (PNS), autonomic nervous system (ANS), and spinal cord. Obtain and assess patients' medical history, explaining testing procedures, and preparing the patient for the intended procedure. Determine and organize the appropriate testing supplies needed. Monitor patient during procedure with knowledge and proficiency in responding to urgent medical conditions. Perform operator maintenance of diagnostic equipment/machinery to ensure consistent functionality. Troubleshoot a variety of diagnostic equipment some of which involve interfaces with menu-driven software programs. Maintain diagnostic equipment to ensure accurate testing and diagnosis is possible. Transports some equipment (cumbersome in size and hefty in weight), throughout the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) in an organized and careful manner. Collaborate with colleagues to determine an equitable workload distribution based on clinical priorities and available resources.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting or assisting in neuro-physiological studies; preparing patient for procedure and setting-up diagnostic equipment for designated procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Neurology or Electroencephalography. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.