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Med Instrument Technician-Polysomnography Technician

Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$36K/yr - $72K/yr

1+ years exp

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician-Polysomnography Technician to join their Emergency Medicine service. The role involves performing sleep monitoring and related procedures for patients with sleep disorders, while ensuring the proper operation of equipment used in the Sleep Center.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for reviewing patient history as it relates to sleep disorders and other medical conditions which may affect the diagnosis of sleep disorders

He/she is responsible for explaining the various procedures to the patient

Independently performs sleep monitoring (polysomnography) on individuals with possible sleep apnea or arterial desaturations secondary to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other medical conditions

Independently performs sleep monitoring on individuals with other potential sleep disorders including, but not limited to, narcolepsy and periodic limb movement disorder

Independently applies continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) to appropriate levels per established protocols

Applies oxygen therapy as needed per established protocols

Responsible for the safe and proper operation of all equipment used in the Sleep Center

Verifies correct instrument calibration and operation using established procedures

Identifies the cause of common problems and notifies engineering service when appropriate

Obtains technical or factory assistance in order to fully utilize the equipment to its full potential

Must be able to recognize sleep onset during nap opportunities

Stays abreast of technological developments related, but not limited to, polysomnographic technology

Assists with CPAP clinic for equipment initiation and instruction, follow-up, and compliance monitoring when assigned

Utilizes sleep software: Noxturnal, Somnoware, nVision, Resmed Airview, and Actiware in the performance of polysomnography, HSAT, oximetry, actigraphy and CPAP compliance when assigned

Provides patient education during the performance of sleep studies, when assisting with CPAP clinic, and may assist with sleep education classes

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

PolysomnographyCPAP operationMedical terminologyPatient educationTechnical assistanceEnglish proficiency

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

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 position

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

English Language Proficiency: Candidate must be proficient in spoken and written English

Experience: At least 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 position to be filled

Knowledge of basic medical terminology

Ability to learn the components, operating characteristics, and settings of the equipment to be used

Ability to learn typical patient reactions to the basic procedures involved and ability to recognize signs of distress

Ability to learn the standard positions for the procedure being conducted

Ability to communicate orally and in writing

Knowledge of standard medical terminology to interpret physician orders or instructions

Knowledge of common physical disabilities and ability to position patients for the examination or treatment

Ability to learn the normal and abnormal results for routine procedures to recognize and report obvious abnormalities

Ability to operate the equipment to administer routine/standard diagnostic treatment or procedures

Perform standard operator maintenance on the equipment including the ability to disassemble, clean, reassemble, and calibrate the machine

Knowledge of standard, computerized polysomnographs for recording continuous all night physiological data including EEG, EOG, EKG, EMG and respiratory parameters

Knowledge of standard devices such as oximeters, respiratory effort devices, nasal pressure devices, thermistors, thermocouples, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, and laboratory computers including the ability to calibrate and operate the equipment and recognize and eliminate recording artifacts

Knowledge of medical terminology and medical record organization to review medical records, sleep study orders, consent forms, medical charts, etc

Knowledge of polysomnographic procedural protocols (including overnight sleep studies, MSLT, MWT, PAP, etc.)

Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology and the international 10-20 electrode placement system in order to conduct the sleep studies

Knowledge of CPAP function and operation to select and fit appropriate PAP patient interface devices

Ability to independently titrate and document PAP level to achieve therapeutic goals

Knowledge of indications, complications, and contraindications of CPAP therapy

Knowledge of Bi-Level pressure titrations

Ability to recognize changes seen during the PSG tracing and identify all stages of sleep

Ability to score and analyze sleep stages in clinical polysomnography recordings

Advanced knowledge of 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

Registered Polysomnography Technician

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)