Supervisory Medical Instrument Technician- Polysomnography

Summary

This position is located in Medical Service - Boise VA Medical Center - Boise -  position provides support to Medical Service - Behavioral Health Service.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• English Language Proficiency:
  Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2 - section D - paragraph 5a - this part 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 Grade Determinations: GS-10 Supervisory Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)
  
  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 the most complex polysomnography technician services
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities:
  In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): 1
• Advanced knowledge of complex and non-standard treatment and examination procedures and techniques
• * 2
• Ability to plan and assist in the establishment of a completely integrated treatment and examination program
• * 3
• Ability to evaluate new products and equipment and make recommendations concerning developments which would improve operations
• * 4
• Ability to manage the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (which would include fund controls - contracts - and equipment expenditures) - forecast resource and equipment needs - and administer the allocated budget
• * 5
• Knowledge of and ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties which would include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed
• performance evaluation
• selection of staff
• and recommendation of awards - advancements - and - when appropriate - disciplinary actions
• Certification:
  Registration by the Board of 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:
  
  Supervisory or management level experience preferred
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• Physical Requirements:
  
  Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination
• Exceptions: A pre-placement examination is require for any occupation or assignment that requires the operation of a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties
• Examinations may also be required for any occupation or assignment that requires a pre-placement examination by virtue of another policy - regulation - or statute.

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to the following:
  The incumbent will serve as a Medical Instrument Technologist Supervisor for the technicians of the Sleep Laboratory - Home Sleep Study Coordinator - Overnight oximetry coordinator - CPAP coordinators - as well as the CPAP Compliance coordinator
• Quarterly check of Quality Assurance and reports and Inter-Scorer Reliability reports
• Keeps the remote scoring software and gateways working properly
• Ensures Policies and Procedures are current and makes updates as needed
• Keeps up with AASM guidelines to include compliance with AASM Reference Manual and AASM Practice Parameters
• Discusses AASM new recommendations with Medical Director before implementing changes
• Makes the schedule for all the staff
• Makes sure all equipment is working properly
• Helps with training the night and day techs with CPRS usage when needed
• Responsible for the techs entering notes into CPRS
• Assists…