Medical Instrument Technician; Polysomnography

Summary

This position serves in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Section and impact direct patient care in both the in‑patient and outpatient setting for the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care | Veterans Affairs.

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.

• Citizenship
• Citizenship of the United States
• 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 as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge - skills - and abilities
• 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
• GS-08 Experience
• At least one (1) year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled
• This would be experience which provided a knowledge of the more complex procedures as well as knowledge of the uncommon and/or rare sleep disorders
• In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (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
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) preferred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-08
• Physical Requirements:
  
  The MIT (Polysomnography) must meet the physical requirements to provide pulmonary function and diagnostic testing:
  Sight corrected to 20/20 vision - no color or night blindness
• Lifting 30 lbs
• Pushing 65 lbs
• Repeated stooping Repeated bending Repeated twisting Prolonged standing and walking Ability to sit in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• The MIT (Polysomnography) may be required to function as sole Clinician in the Pulmonary Services area if circumstances dictate.

• VA offers a Comprehensive Total Rewards package:
  Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The primary responsibility of the Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) (Polysomnography) at this level is to receive requests and/or instructions for procedures and conducts diagnostic studies as ordered by the VA Providers
• The MIT (Polysomnography) will be expected to provide education the patient on proper technique to ensure optimal test results
• Incumbent performs Polysomnography studies of limited complexity and related interventions to include but not be limited to:
  Full polysomnogram - unattended sleep studies - Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT) - Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT).)
• Must have knowledge of normal vs abnormal test data and be able to distinguish between artifact and an actual event
• Incumbent must have knowledge of respiratory therapy and necessary equipment related to oxygen delivery systems - pulse oximetry - and non- invasive ventilation
• Preps patients and calibrates complete sleep recording equipment
• Reviews the consult for appropriateness - enters all information into the sleep equipment software program and saves data when testing is completed
• Reviews the patient's medical record - orders and physician's notes
• After the study - the technician writes a brief note describing the procedure and outcome in the electronic medical record
• Reviews results of all sleep related diagnostic testing to determine if the test is…