Med Instrument Tech (Polysomnography)

Veterans Health Administration; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charles George Veterans Affairs Medical Center Sleep Disorders Center in Asheville, NC, seeks a Medical Instrument Technician to independently operate neurodiagnostic equipment and support CPAP, Home Sleep Testing, and Nighttime Sleep clinics.

You will perform overnight sleep studies, MSLT, PAP titration, and remote monitoring, review records, and ensure quality diagnostics while adhering to SDC policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for federal employment.
• For foreign-educated applicants, a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency must accompany transcripts.
• Accredited colleges/universities or institutions are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform overnight sleep studies and polysomnography.
• Conduct MSLT and home sleep testing.
• Perform PAP titration, maintenance, and remote monitoring.
• Review medical records and document abnormalities during procedures.
• Operate diagnostic equipment including EEG/EKG and sleep devices.

Skills

Neurophysiologic knowledge

Sleep study interpretation

Remote monitoring capability

Patient care

Tools

APAP/CPAP/BiPAP devices

AVAPS devices

Home Sleep Test devices (HST)

Polly Sonogram devices

EEG

EKG

EOG

EMG

oxygen monitors/analyzers

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

As Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) of the Charles George Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CGVAMC) in the Sleep Disorders Center (SDC), independently operates and monitors neurodiagnostic equipment and provides patient care in the CPAP, Home Sleep Testing, and Nighttime Sleep clinics.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to the following: The technician performs a full range of standard, but complex examinations including overnight sleep studies, MSLT (multiple sleep latency tests), Home Sleep Studies, PAP (positive airway pressure), routine sleep study testing, follow-up monitoring, other clinical duties.

The incumbent is expected to perform direct and indirect patient care duties, perform and score diagnostic testing including overnight polysomnography, multiple sleep latency testing, maintenance of wakefulness test and home sleep testing. Additionally, the incumbent performs and supervises staff performing therapeutics including PAP titration, maintenance, and remote monitoring in addition to the supervisory and administrative duties.

The incumbent must be able to operate a variety of equipment including APAP/CPAP/BiPAP devices, AVAPS devices, Home Sleep Test Devices (HST), Polly Sonogram Devices to include oxygen monitors/analyzers, electroencephalograms (EEG), electrocardiograms (EKG), electrooculography (EOG), electromyography (EMG), pressure transducers, and other items of equipment used in providing sleep medicine therapy.

Additionally, the incumbent performs therapeutics including PAP titration, maintenance, and remote monitoring.

The incumbent must be able to operate a variety of equipment including APAP/CPAP/BiPAP devices, AVAPS devices, Home Sleep Test Devices (HST), Polly Sonogram Devices to include oxygen monitors/analyzers, electroencephalograms (EEG), electrocardiograms (EKG), electrooculography (EOG), electromyography (EMG), pressure transducers, and other items of equipment used in providing sleep medicine therapy.

FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: In addition to the neurophysiologic skills, the MIT will adhere to the SDC policies in diagnostic monitoring and treatment particularly among complex patients. The MIT will participate in various duties including home sleep testing hook-up, PAP clinics, multiple sleep latency and maintenance of wakefulness testing. The incumbent will participate in remote care via Home Sleep Testing and PAP modem downloads.

The technician will know medical terminology, anatomy, physiology as it relates to sleep disorders. They have advanced knowledge of The International classification of sleep disorders and the ability to recognize uncommon and or rare sleep disorders. The technician will understand the relationship of events, sleep stages, and possible medical conditions which influence or result from events occuring during sleep.

They will use this knowledge to review medical records, read and understand routine and complex sleep study orders. They will know normal and abnormal results and will document abnormalities during procedure. Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Remote: This is not a remote position Telework: This is not a telework position

Requirements & 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.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $55882 – $76644/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.