Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) to perform and supervise polysomnography procedures at the Gene Taylor Veterans' Outpatient Clinic in Springfield, MO. The role requires evaluating sleep disorders, data interpretation, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Strong emphasis on training, certification readiness (BRPT desirable), and ability to communicate effectively with staff.

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrating KSAs at GS-08 level.
• Knowledge of sleep disorders and polysomnographic data interpretation.
• Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and supervision in polysomnography procedures.
• Summarize and report polysomnographic data in narrative form.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and write related policies.

Skills

Sleep medicine

Polysomnography

Communication skills

Policy writing

Job description

The Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) is in the Specialty Care Service of the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks located in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

This position is physically located at the Gene Taylor Veterans' Outpatient Clinic in Springfield, Missouri.

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.
• Licensure or Certification. Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation; however, 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.

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

To qualify for the GS-09 level, your resume must demonstrate the required experience necessary to possess the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) required for the grade.

Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography), GS-09

Experience: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-08), which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) at that level.

GS-08 KSAs

• 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.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (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

RPSGT credentialing, 3 years of sleep medicine experience in laboratory setting, and EEG experience.

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-09.

Physical Requirements

Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, puling, and pushing. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.