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Medical Instrument Technician (Electroencephalography)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 6 days ago
On-site Charleston, SC $56K – $73K Apply by Sep 23, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESFJINFJISFJISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The Charleston VA Healthcare System is a seeking Highly Motivated Medical Instrument Technician (Electroencephalograph)! The incumbent provides Neurophysiology Laboratory services in collaboration with physicians and independently performs electroencephalographic (EEG) and electromyography (EMG) procedures for evaluation and treatment of epilepsy and neurological disorders
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to: a.
- →Independently performs EEG or EMG procedures on individuals with possible epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, or other medical conditions. b.
- →Independently perform continuous EEG monitoring procedures, when needed, on inpatients with possible intermittent epileptic seizures. c.
- →Independently perform various stimulus procedures on patients during EEG procedures including hyperventilation and photic stimulation, unless contraindicated. d.
- →Responsible for the safe and proper operation of all equipment used in the Neurophysiology laboratory.
- →Keeps inventory of supplies and initiates purchase requests in a timely fashion to avoid disruption of scheduled studies. e.
- →Skilled in utilizing computer databases and word processing and/or is willing to attend courses to obtain such skills. f.
- →Verifies correct instrument calibration and operation using established procedures.
- →Identifies the cause of common problems and notifies engineering service when appropriate. g.
- →Obtains technical or factory assistance in order to fully utilize the equipment to its full potential.
- →May perform one-hour EEG recording procedures and 6-hour video EEG recording procedures and is able to recognize sleep onset during nap these procedures. h.
- →Stays abreast of technological developments related, but not limited to, neurophysiology recording technology. i.
- →Possesses an abiding interest in neurophysiology and is willing to attend courses in EEG or EMG technology to adapt to future technologic changes and continue educational development. j.
- →Possesses an abiding interest in neurophysiology and is willing to attend courses in EEG or EMG technology to adapt to future technologic changes and continue educational development.
Requirements
- ✓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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/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.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
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