Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be available for a highly qualified candidate. The sleep technician will serve as a vital member of our sleep medicine program. The individual will be responsible for managing the portable sleep testing program and positive airway pressure treatment program. Required skills include:
providing education and support to sleep patients, properly and accurately programming all sleep equipment, maintaining an accurate inventory of sleep equipment and ensuring adequate supplies are available to continue sleep services. The right candidate will be able to evaluate the relationship between sleep study findings and medical conditions which could influence treatment choices or need for further sleep testing. S/he will be also be responsible for all other assigned duties needed to support the sleep medicine program. Reliability, good interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and management skills are essential. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8:
00am - 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/01/2019. 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. English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English Preferred
Experience:
Three years of Polysomnography experience highly preferred. Registration by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) preferred. Grade Determinations:
GS-7 Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level 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 the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to independently conduct difficult but standardized polysomnography examinations. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of CPAP function and operation to select and fit appropriate PAP patient interface devices. Ability to independently titrate and document PAP level to achieve therapeutic goals. Knowledge of indications, complications, and contraindications of CPAP therapy. Knowledge of Bi-Level pressure titrations. Ability to recognize changes seen during the PSG tracing and identify all stages of sleep. This includes the ability to score and analyze sleep stages in clinical polysomnography recordings. Assignment. At this level the Polysomnography Technician performs a full range of standard, but complex, polysomnography examinations with responsibility for properly and accurately calibrating all instruments prior to the beginning of the PSG tracing and selection of appropriate electrode montages and sensitivity and filter settings to elicit the best possible tracings. They independently determine the need for CPAP during all night sleep studies for sleep apnea. They may administer nerve conduction velocity tests. GS-8 Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level 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. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Advanced knowledge or the International Classification of Sleep Disorders and the ability to recognize uncommon and/or rare sleep disorders. Ability to summarize and report polysomnographic data in narrative form. Knowledge of event characteristics (e.g., respiratory, cardiac, sleep stage, seizures, etc.) and ability to take appropriate action. Ability to provide briefings and orientation to hospital staff including physicians. Assignment. This represents the full performance level. At this level Polysomnographic Technicians are able to interact fully with the patient and physician to diagnose sleep disorders including those that are uncommon or rare. They are able to conduct full sleep studies including overnight studies and evaluate the relationship of events, sleep stages, and possible medical conditions which influence or result from events occurring during sleep. They anticipate problems likely to occur during the sleep study and prepare for such situations, make changes in established procedures, or recommend alternative courses of action. They are able to mentor lower graded technicians. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/15 MARCH 17, 2006 PART II APPENDIX G27 II-G27-48 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-7 to GS-8. Physical Requirements:
Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs), Moderate Carrying (15-44 lbs), Reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (4-8 hours), standing (4-8 hours), repeated bending (2 hours), hearing (aid permitted), mental and emotional stability.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
providing education and support to sleep patients, properly and accurately programming all sleep equipment, maintaining an accurate inventory of sleep equipment and ensuring adequate supplies are available to continue sleep services. The right candidate will be able to evaluate the relationship between sleep study findings and medical conditions which could influence treatment choices or need for further sleep testing. S/he will be also be responsible for all other assigned duties needed to support the sleep medicine program. Reliability, good interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and management skills are essential. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8:
00am - 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/01/2019. 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. English Language Proficiency. Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English Preferred
Experience:
Three years of Polysomnography experience highly preferred. Registration by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) preferred. Grade Determinations:
GS-7 Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level 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 the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to independently conduct difficult but standardized polysomnography examinations. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of CPAP function and operation to select and fit appropriate PAP patient interface devices. Ability to independently titrate and document PAP level to achieve therapeutic goals. Knowledge of indications, complications, and contraindications of CPAP therapy. Knowledge of Bi-Level pressure titrations. Ability to recognize changes seen during the PSG tracing and identify all stages of sleep. This includes the ability to score and analyze sleep stages in clinical polysomnography recordings. Assignment. At this level the Polysomnography Technician performs a full range of standard, but complex, polysomnography examinations with responsibility for properly and accurately calibrating all instruments prior to the beginning of the PSG tracing and selection of appropriate electrode montages and sensitivity and filter settings to elicit the best possible tracings. They independently determine the need for CPAP during all night sleep studies for sleep apnea. They may administer nerve conduction velocity tests. GS-8 Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level 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. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Advanced knowledge or the International Classification of Sleep Disorders and the ability to recognize uncommon and/or rare sleep disorders. Ability to summarize and report polysomnographic data in narrative form. Knowledge of event characteristics (e.g., respiratory, cardiac, sleep stage, seizures, etc.) and ability to take appropriate action. Ability to provide briefings and orientation to hospital staff including physicians. Assignment. This represents the full performance level. At this level Polysomnographic Technicians are able to interact fully with the patient and physician to diagnose sleep disorders including those that are uncommon or rare. They are able to conduct full sleep studies including overnight studies and evaluate the relationship of events, sleep stages, and possible medical conditions which influence or result from events occurring during sleep. They anticipate problems likely to occur during the sleep study and prepare for such situations, make changes in established procedures, or recommend alternative courses of action. They are able to mentor lower graded technicians. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/15 MARCH 17, 2006 PART II APPENDIX G27 II-G27-48 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-7 to GS-8. Physical Requirements:
Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs), Moderate Carrying (15-44 lbs), Reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (4-8 hours), standing (4-8 hours), repeated bending (2 hours), hearing (aid permitted), mental and emotional stability.
- Department:
0649 Medical Instrument Technician - Salary Range:
$42,238 to $60,810 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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