Sleep Technology Specialist (Polysomnography)

Veterans Health Administration; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Medical Instrument Technician - Polysomnographic Technologist (MIT/PSGT) to perform routine, standardized duties with supervision. The role emphasizes mastery of standard sleep terminology and basic medical terminology, with progression through GS-4 to GS-6 levels based on education and experience.

The candidate should be prepared to operate diagnostic sleep equipment, document findings, and contribute to quality sleep studies in a VA environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and the ability to learn equipment functions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to position patients for procedures.
• Ability to learn operation and calibration of diagnostic equipment.

Education

Two years of education above high school or associate's degree related to MIT

Bachelor's degree with major courses related to Medical Instrument Technician

Tools

Diagnostic/therapeutic equipment

Job description

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Medical Instrument Technician - Polysomnographic Technologist (MIT/PSGT) to perform routine, standardized duties with supervision. The role emphasizes mastery of standard sleep terminology and basic medical terminology, with progression through GS-4 to GS-6 levels based on education and experience.

The candidate should be prepared to operate diagnostic sleep equipment, document findings, and contribute to quality sleep studies in a VA environment.