Summary Position located in Neurodiagnostic Laboratory, Neurology Department in the Specialty Care Service Line at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. Provides specialized and complex neurodiagnostic testing, uses computerized EMG instruments and audio/visual monitoring equipment. The technician will help establish test protocols and research projects in cooperation with the VAMC and the Medical College of GA. Incumbent ensures compliance with VA regulations, JCAHO standards and other regulatory agencies Responsibilities Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following: - Receives requests or instructions for procedures. - Interprets requests or instructions for medical or health care personnel. - Receives assignments for a variety of difficult Electromyography examinations. - Independently interprets and carries out the requests. - Secures patients' confidence and cooperation during procedures. - Independently explains procedures, positions patients for desired results, and cushions and shields patients as appropriate. - Varies procedure or position to adjust to patients' medical condition. - Orients the patient regarding the nature and purpose of the Electromyography (EMG)/Nerve Conduction Study (NCS). - Maintains good rapport with patient to ensure maximal relaxation and cooperation. - Performs direct patient support work to include collecting information from patients, providing personal patient care, and educating patients on pre-testing and post procedure activities. Answers patient's questions during procedures. - Uses appropriate motivation to relax patient due to painful stimulation given. - Assists medical staff with or performs electrodiagnostic procedures used to diagnose neurological medical conditions. - Performs the full range of complex electromyography procedures using specialized equipment that requires precise adjustments to respond to individual patient conditions or test sequences. - Serves as technical expert in the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment and instruments. - Accurately measures and marks head, arms, hands, torso, legs and feet according to the international guidelines of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists. - Applies electrodes utilizing electrode techniques and monitors eye movement, in some studies respiration, and muscle movements. - Ensures that each electrode is securely placed to reduce impedance whether it is electrical and/or skin interference. - Obtains relevant medical information from patient. - Review patient's charts noting any clinical findings, results of other tests, and working diagnoses. - Observes patient during recording and makes proper notation on recording as to any symptoms, complaints or abnormal motor activity. - Archives records on digital, optical and compact disk retrieval systems and retrieves records as requested. - Enters CPT-4 codes for diagnosis for all visits and levels of care provided including evaluation and management codes. - Assembles patient records. - Files individual documents or information in records. - As part of quality assurance, review records for completeness. - Identifies problems or potential problems. Facilitates process analysis to alleviate problems. Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm. Work schedule subject to change based on needs of the agency. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician (Electromyography)/PD095310 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 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. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/16/2025 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. - Experience and Education You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: - Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements. OR, - Education: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. OR, - Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond . For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:// www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
