Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)

Summary The Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) assigned to work in Acute Care - Nursing Service. The Polysomnographer conducts sleep study procedures that include patient hookup - sleep screening tests and polysomnograms (night sleep tests). Conducts multiple sleep latency tests (day sleep tests) - analysis - sleep staging - record setting up - operating - and troubleshooting diagnostic equipment during on site testing. Qualifications 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 Licensure or Certification: Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation however - it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge - skills - and abilities Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable English Language Proficiency: Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2 - section D - paragraph 5a 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-8 Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) Experience: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level - GS-7 - 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 a knowledge of the more complex procedures as well as knowledge of the uncommon and/or rare sleep disorders Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1 Advanced knowledge or the International Classification of Sleep Disorders and the ability to recognize uncommon and/or rare sleep disorders 2 Ability to summarize and report polysomnographic data in narrative form 3 Knowledge of event characteristics (e.g. respiratory - cardiac - sleep stage - seizures - etc.) and ability to take appropriate action 4 Ability to provide briefings and orientation to hospital staff including physicians Certification: No certification or registration is required Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable for employees at this level Preferred Experience: Experience working in a sleep and CPAP lab Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.\ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-06 to GS-08. Duties The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist with HST set ups - scoring and preparing report for physician DME CPAP patient setups and all equipment related patient care follow-up visits Records all polysomnogram scoring and data analysis - technical sleep report generation and provides technical feedback on data acquisition Troubleshooting of technical and computer issues for acquisition and reading stations Performs recording and monitoring of sleep/wake physiologic data Includes patient hookup recognition of sleep stages and events - implements CPAP treatment as indicated by department protocols Downloads patient's PAP therapy data via Airview/Encore/Devilbiss or Smart card and contacts patients with feedback Uses problem-solving skills to optimize the evaluation and adjusts the exam to ensure that it is comprehensive and accurate Records and interprets the results of the exam and presents information to physician Receives patients - explains procedure and performs exams Independently sets - calibrates and operates complex testing instruments Communicates with patients in person - secure messaging and telephone calls Performs other duties as assigned Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 7:30a