Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) GS-0649-08

Defense Health Agency; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Health Agency is seeking a qualified candidate to conduct polysomnography tests at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Killeen, TX. The ideal applicant will have experience analyzing results and maintaining equipment.

Certification as a Polysomnography Technologist is preferred. Responsibilities include calibrating equipment, recording observations, and ensuring patient comfort during procedures.

Qualifications

• US Citizens required.
• Specialized experience conducting polysomnography tests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a variety of polysomnography tests.
• Calibrate and maintain respiratory equipment.
• Record significant observations during tests.

Skills

Conducting polysomnography tests

Analyzing results

Maintaining equipment

Interpreting data

Education

One and a half years of graduate education in Polysomnography or related field

Certified Polysomnography Technologist

Job description

Overview

Position located at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, Killeen, TX.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a variety of polysomnography tests.
• Prepare, calibrate, interface, and operate all equipment used in polysomnographic procedures.
• Explain procedures and position patients to ensure comfort for optimal EEG recording.
• Record significant observations such as sleep stage, heart rate, respiration rate, oxygen saturation level, body position, and presence/absence of sleep apnea, snoring, cardiac arrhythmias, and night terrors.
• Calibrate and maintain respiratory equipment.
• Interpret data obtained from all-night recordings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• US Citizens.
• One year of specialized experience conducting polysomnography tests, analyzing results, or maintaining equipment.
• Or one and a half years of graduate education in Polysomnography, Sleep Technology, or a related field.
• Or a combination of education and experience equal to at least 100% of the requirements.
• Certified Polysomnography Technologist is preferred.