Medical Instrument Technician (EEG) Job in Miami, FL

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

• Federal employees - Excepted service

  Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

• Internal to an agency

  Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Duties

Major duties but not are limited to:

Testing:

• Prepares, operates and troubleshoots a variety of neurodiagnostic equipment for standard EEG procedures.
• Performs complex procedures which may include Prolonged Inpatient and Outpatient EEGs and Long-Term Monitoring (L TM) procedures in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU).
• Independently performs standard and prolonged EEG procedures in accordance with ACNS guidelines and JCAHO standards, and under the direction of the Lead tech, the Lab Director, the ECoE Director or their designee.
• Identifies the patient by name, the last four of social security and date of birth. Identifies the ordering provider, and type of procedure to be performed.
• Communicates the monitoring plan to the patient/caregivers/family to help eliminate fears/concerns in language consistent with their ability to understand.
• Interviews patients to obtain their medical history to ensure safety during procedure.
• Uses the 10-20 and 10-10 method of electrode application.
• Verifies I-Med consent is completed for permission to perform audio and video recording during L TM procedures.
• Uses HL-7 implementation to check-in patients in Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) to begin procedures.
• Uses the recommended montages according to the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) Guidelines in Electroencephalography.
• Annotates observed behavior or anomalies on recordings.
• Independently performs routine and specialized activation procedures during the EEGs and recognizes the contraindications to performing these activations.
• Prepares a technical description and completes administrative documentation for each procedure performed.
• Reviews Prolonged EEG recordings and clips sections of patient's seizures or abnormal brain functioning for review by the interpreting Neurologist. Marks and highlights sections noting time of day and patient status (awake, standing, sitting, sleeping, events, etc.).
• Recognizes significant findings or emergent situations and how to take proper action.

• Recognizes and troubleshoots equipment failures. Communicates with manufacturer technical support to fix equipment problems and communicates with Bio-medical engineering to troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Communicates with manufacturer representatives and will become familiar with new processes.

• Understands electrical safety and recognizes unsafe recording equipment and environments.
• Understands the typical patient reaction to the Neurodiagnostic procedure being performed and is knowledgeable of signs of patient distress.
• Responsible for learning, practicing, and supporting all existing safety practices relevant to this position and will further contribute to and keep abreast of new safety practices as they are developed.
• Uses proper hospital and laboratory infection control guidelines.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/31/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12811445.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.