U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Columbia, Missouri, United States
Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)
The Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) position is located at the Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia - MO.
Summary The Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) position is located at the Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia - MO.
Qualifications 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
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 essential knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Registration by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is highly desirable.
For all specialties identified in this standard - Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable.
Training which doesn't result in official certification does not meet this definition.
English Proficiency: Proficient in English (written and spoken) is required for patient care positions; 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-9 (a) Experience
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level - which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled - and must fully meet the KSAs at that level.
This would be experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge required to provide all aspects of polysomnography services.
Technical KSAs
Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures, to evaluate and initiate performance improvement projects, and to write policies, procedures, and protocols that pertain to Polysomnography.
Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels.
Certification
Registration by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is highly desirable.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable for employees at this level.
Preferred Experience 3 years of Polysomnogram, Electroencephalogram or Respiratory care.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Duties
Render Sleep Disorders Center services ordered by and in collaboration with the physician on all tours of duty with minimal or no direct supervision.
A Sleep Technician works under the Supervisor or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
Operate and monitor electroencephalographic and polysomnography equipment to perform examinations, score/acquire polysomnography – MSLT – and MWT test data, monitor tracings to identify abnormalities and suspicious activity, evaluate test results to determine appropriate machine adjustments and alternative techniques, maintain knowledge base to make recommendations and prepare detailed reports on findings.
Render EEG and Sleep Disorders Center services ordered by and in collaboration with physicians.
Perform a full range of electroencephalograph and polysomnography procedures and related examinations.
Operate complex digital and analog diagnostic medical equipment as part of assessments and treatments.
Troubleshoot equipment to ensure accuracy.
Use specialized EEG instruments to record electrical potentials from the brain, eyes, and skeletal muscle.
Receive orders and/or consults for specific procedures, schedule and instruct patients pre‑procedure to assure confidence and cooperation during procedures, independently prepare the patient, acquire data, and assess acquired data.
Work Schedule: Mon–Thurs 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. (Compressed/Flexible: Not available). Recruitment Incentive: not authorized. Permanent Change of Station: not authorized. Pay: competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 37–50 days of annual paid time offered per year (13–26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment – up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment – full‑time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of eligible costs (max $416.66 per month).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions.
Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
Telework: Not available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Compensation and Benefits Base pay range: $69,067.00/yr – $89,785.00/yr. Provided pay range is from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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Summary The Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) position is located at the Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia - MO.
Qualifications 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
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 essential knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Registration by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is highly desirable.
For all specialties identified in this standard - Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable.
Training which doesn't result in official certification does not meet this definition.
English Proficiency: Proficient in English (written and spoken) is required for patient care positions; 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-9 (a) Experience
At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level - which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled - and must fully meet the KSAs at that level.
This would be experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge required to provide all aspects of polysomnography services.
Technical KSAs
Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures, to evaluate and initiate performance improvement projects, and to write policies, procedures, and protocols that pertain to Polysomnography.
Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels.
Certification
Registration by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is highly desirable.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable for employees at this level.
Preferred Experience 3 years of Polysomnogram, Electroencephalogram or Respiratory care.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Duties
Render Sleep Disorders Center services ordered by and in collaboration with the physician on all tours of duty with minimal or no direct supervision.
A Sleep Technician works under the Supervisor or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
Operate and monitor electroencephalographic and polysomnography equipment to perform examinations, score/acquire polysomnography – MSLT – and MWT test data, monitor tracings to identify abnormalities and suspicious activity, evaluate test results to determine appropriate machine adjustments and alternative techniques, maintain knowledge base to make recommendations and prepare detailed reports on findings.
Render EEG and Sleep Disorders Center services ordered by and in collaboration with physicians.
Perform a full range of electroencephalograph and polysomnography procedures and related examinations.
Operate complex digital and analog diagnostic medical equipment as part of assessments and treatments.
Troubleshoot equipment to ensure accuracy.
Use specialized EEG instruments to record electrical potentials from the brain, eyes, and skeletal muscle.
Receive orders and/or consults for specific procedures, schedule and instruct patients pre‑procedure to assure confidence and cooperation during procedures, independently prepare the patient, acquire data, and assess acquired data.
Work Schedule: Mon–Thurs 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. (Compressed/Flexible: Not available). Recruitment Incentive: not authorized. Permanent Change of Station: not authorized. Pay: competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 37–50 days of annual paid time offered per year (13–26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment – up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment – full‑time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of eligible costs (max $416.66 per month).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions.
Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
Telework: Not available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Compensation and Benefits Base pay range: $69,067.00/yr – $89,785.00/yr. Provided pay range is from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs by 2x.
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