As a Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) of the Charles George VA Medical Center in the Sleep Disorder Center (SDC), independently operates and monitors neurodiagnostic equipment and provides patient care in the CPAP, Home Sleep Testing, and Nighttime Sleep Clinics,

Duties

As a Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography), you will be expected to independently operate and monitor neurodiagnostic equipment and provide patient care in the CPAP, Home Sleep Testing, and Nighttime Sleep clinics. The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: The technician performs a full range of standard, but complex examinations including overnight sleep studies, MSLT (multiple sleep latency tests), Home Sleep Studies, PAP (positive airway pressure), routine sleep study testing, follow-up monitoring, other clinical duties. The incumbent is expected to perform direct and indirect patient care duties, perform and score diagnostic testing including overnight polysomnography, multiple sleep latency testing, maintenance of wakefulness test and home sleep testing. The incumbent performs and supervises staff performing therapeutics including PAP titration, maintenance and remote monitoring in addition to the supervisory and administrative duties. The incumbent must be able to operate a variety of equipment including: APAP/CPAP/BiPAP devices, AVAPS devices, Home Sleep Test Devices (HST), Polly Sonogram Devices to include oxygen monitors/analyzers, electroencephalograms (EEG), electrocardiograms (EKG), electrooculography (EOG), electromyography (EMG), pressure transducers, and other items of equipment used in providing sleep medicine therapy. The incumbent performs therapeutics including PAP titration, maintenance and remote monitoring. The incumbent must be able to operate a variety of equipment including: APAP/CPAP/BiPAP devices, AVAPS devices, Home Sleep Test Devices (HST), Polly Sonogram Devices to include oxygen monitors/analyzers, electroencephalograms (EEG), electrocardiograms (EKG), electrooculography (EOG), electromyography (EMG), pressure transducers, and other items of equipment used in providing sleep medicine therapy. In addition to the neurophysiologic skills, the MIT will adhere to the SDC policies in diagnostic monitoring and treatment particularly among complex patients. The MIT will participate in various duties including home sleep testing hook-up, PAP clinics, multiple sleep latency and maintenance of wakefulness testing. The incumbent will participate in remote care via Home Sleep Testing and PAP modem downloads. The Medical Instrument Technician ensures all documentation is accurately entered into the patients computerized medical record and the encounter form is completed within twenty-four hours of patient visit. The Incumbent ensures that all consultations to the Sleep Disorders Center are appropriately triaged, received and scheduling guidance is provided. The incumbent works closely with the Program Specialist to ensure the Sleep Disorders Center functions efficiently and effectively. They assist in acquisition and maintenance of Sleep Center accreditation by the Joint Commission. The MIT regularly monitors condition of sleep medicine equipment and is responsible for recommending necessary repair or replacement. Performs other duties, as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 0530 -3:30PM Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

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. Basic Requirements: 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 occupation. Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels. 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. Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable. Training which does not result in official certification does not meet this definition. 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. 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: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level GS-8, 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 all aspects of polysomnography services. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs. (MUST REFLECT IN RESUME) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:KSAs 1, 2, and 3 are appropriate for all positions at this level. Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures, to evaluate and initiate performance improvement projects, and to write policies, procedures, and protocols, that pertain to Polysomnography. Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels. Ability to provide, or provide for, staff development and training. Preferred Experience: Three years of current polysomnography experience. Knowledge of respiratory equipment including positive airway pressure (CPAP/BIPAP) therapy. Registration by the Board of Registered 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. References: VA Handbook 5005/15 PART II APPENDIX G27 APPENDIX I The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the GS-9 Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as standing or walking for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and stretching to set up and take apart equipment and apparatus; lifting and repositioning patients; and pushing or pulling heavy objects such as oxygen tanks and/or equipment. The work may require specific physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average dexterity to perform intricate respiratory therapy / sleep procedures. This is an Open-Continuous Announcement that will remain open through 12/15/2023 or until the vacancy is successfully filled. The first certificate of qualified applicants will be sent to the hiring manager on or about September 15, 2023 or once we have at least three qualified applicants to refer and then followed by new certs every two weeks or when we have at least three new qualified applicants to refer. New certs will continue to be issued to the hiring manager until a qualified selection has been made and position is successfully filled.

Education

There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Charles George VA Medical Center 1100 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805 US
• Name: John Westling
• Phone: 828-333-3451
• Email: [email protected]