Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia, MO is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) to perform sleep studies under physician supervision. The role requires operating polysomnography equipment, collecting data, and contributing to patient care in collaboration with the sleep team.

Applicants should have relevant training in polysomnography, knowledge of BBBP and regulatory standards, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Licensure or certification is optional but desirable (BRPT).
• English proficiency required for patient care.
• Experience/ KSAs for polysomnography and related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor polysomnography equipment to perform sleep studies.
• Score and interpret polysomnography data with physician collaboration.
• Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
• Prepare detailed reports and maintain documentation.
• Work schedule includes nights (Mon-Thu 8:00pm-6:00am).

Skills

Polysomnography

Sleep technology

Communication

Clinical documentation

Education

BRPT certification

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

EEG equipment

Job description

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 the 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: Medical Instrument Technician 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
• In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): (b) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
• 1
• 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
• *2
• Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements
• 3
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels
• 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-9. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-9
• Physical Requirements: See VHA Handbook 5019

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent is responsible for rendering 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
• The duties include but are not limited to: Operate and monitor electroencephalographic and polysomnography equipment to perform examinations Scores/acquires 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 on collaboration with physicians Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders Performs 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 Ability to troubleshoot equipment to ensure accuracy Use specialized EEG instruments to record electrical potentials from the brain - eyes - and skeletal muscle Receives orders and/or consults for specific procedures Schedule and instructs patients pre-procedure to assure confidence and cooperation of patient during procedures Independently prepare the patient - acquire data - and assess acquired data Work Schedule: Nights
• Mon-Thurs 8:00pm-6:00am Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) 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 total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA 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
• Functional Statement #: 000000 Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) GS-0649-09 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized