Med Inst Tech( Polysomnography)

Job Title:

Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)

Offered By:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Pay Range Base pay:

$57,621.00/yr - $74,912.00/yr

Actual pay will be based on skills and experience. Discuss with recruiter.

Summary The Medical Instrument Technician - under the supervision of the Supervisory Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) under the Director - Birmingham Sleep Disorders Center - displays proficiency and performs at a level of excellence in all sleep diagnostic and treatment procedures and other related procedures in accordance with the guidelines and protocols established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine - BVAMC Sleep Disorders Center and procedures of the Birmingham VA Hospital.

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

Education: There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation

Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS‑4 and GS‑5 levels

See the grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutions

Licensure or Certification: Not required for this occupation (strongly desirable at GS‑6 or above as evidence of possession of essential knowledge‑skills‑abilities)

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)

Grandfathering Provision: The standard grandfathering policy for all Title 38 Hybrid qualification standards

Some of these provisions may not apply to this occupation; please carefully review the qualification standard to determine the specific education and/or licensure/certification/registration requirements that apply

All persons employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title‑series and grade held, including positive education and licensure/certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements

Employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time of appointment will be managed according to the following provisions (reassignment, promotion, etc.)

Employees appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed until fully meeting the basic requirements

Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration that meet all the basic requirements must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment

Employees who were retained under 38 U.S.C. § 7401(3) and leave that occupation lose protected status and must meet full VA qualification standard requirements upon reentry

Grade Determinations: GS‑8 requires at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level demonstrating knowledge‑skills‑abilities related to duties in this position

Experience must provide knowledge of more complex procedures and uncommon or rare sleep disorders

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (KSAs)

Advanced knowledge of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders and 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) and ability to take appropriate action

Ability to provide briefings and orientation to hospital staff including physicians

Preferred Experience

Minimum of 1 year experience in polysomnography; 3 years highly desirable

RPSGT (Registration by Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists) highly desirable

Home sleep study experience highly desirable; reliable, self‑motivated, courteous, team player, able to work independently and with others professionally

Physical Requirements See VA Directive and Handbook 5019

Duties

Scan patient health records of common and complicated medical conditions pertinent to sleep testing procedures

Explain procedure to patients to ensure comfort for optimal recording

Anticipate and correct patient discomfort, mechanical and electrical interface artifacts

Scan/examine the recording environment to detect and eliminate sources of artifacts

Recognize patient movements and diagnostic findings; make changes in recording techniques and parameters to optimize display

Perform patient physical assessments related to sleep disorders, including mask fittings and adjustments

Conduct patient polysomnography setups, calibration, and acquisition performance verification; perform pre‑ and post‑test calibrations

Monitor multiple physiological data throughout specific tests

Troubleshoot polysomnographic recording equipment; identify and treat sleep‑related breathing disorders

Integrate polysomnographic data into patient care, coordinating with other functional areas (CPAP Clinic, Sleep Clinics)

Provide patient instructions and education; recognize medical intervention needs if patient safety is at risk

Remove, and sterilize electrodes and sensors at completion of study as needed

Order necessary supplies and equipment for the Sleep Lab

Perform timely sleep staging according to latest professional standards and VA Sleep Lab protocols; generate reports for physician interpretations; assist physicians and trainees in maintaining quality standards of sleep reports

Evaluate validity of data relative to the testing system and accepted procedures; correlate quantitative data with patient data to verify results

Perform additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results; recognize abnormal results requiring immediate physician attention and report directly

Make appropriate phone calls and use fax to obtain data from non‑VA sources; document interaction and make data available to providers and medical records department

Extensive knowledge of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy and mask fitting; perform desensitization assessments, set/download/troubleshoot and adjust PAP devices; prepare and complete documentation for reports

Educate patients on sleep disorders and sleep disorder treatments (including PAP devices)

Work directly with Prosthetics to procure necessary PAP equipment and parts

Responsible for content implementation, education, and revision of all educational material for diagnosing and treating veterans with sleep disorders

Responsible for in‑person and video telehealth sleep and CPAP education and follow‑up

Responsible for updating and maintaining accurate and current data in the CPAP software databases (e.g., Care Orchestrator, Air View)

Interpret doctor’s orders prior to setting up PAP equipment and determine equipment will allow specified pressure ranges

Reliable, self‑motivated, able to anticipate problems, prepare, suggest procedural changes, or recommend alternative courses of action; performs other duties as assigned by management

Transition from initial on‑the‑job training and competence completion at Birmingham VA Medical Center to Huntsville, AL after 3‑4 months

Work schedule: 7:30 am‑4:00 pm, Monday‑Friday (subject to change); not a virtual position

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industry Government Administration

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