The incumbent serves primarily as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT.) for the Pulmonary Critical Care Sleep Service (PCCSS) Health Center located at the Lt. Col. Luke J. Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN. The Sleep Technologist works under the direct supervision of the PCCSS Sleep Health Center Supervisor and the general supervision of the Sleep Medical Director providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.

Duties

The Sleep Technologist works under the direct supervision of the Pulmonary Critical Care Sleep Service (PCCSS) Sleep Health Center Supervisor and the general supervision of the Sleep Medical Director providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. The incumbent duties include but not limited to: Perform Sleep Clinic duties according to PCCSS Sleep Health Center policies and procedure protocols. Perform and complete PSG/HSAT/MSLT/MWT studies according to PCCSS policy and procedure protocols. Accurately scores studies and assigns to correct reading physician/fellow. Downloads PAP therapy equipment via Cloud based programs for compliance and assesses the need for changes to PAP Therapy. Adjusts pressure on devices based on the compliance download and make adjustments according to protocols. Changes interfaces as needed for patient comfort and compliance in accordance with protocols. Assesses the respiratory/sleep status of patients using data acquired through physical observation and PAP compliance downloads to determine the effectiveness of therapy being administered. Evaluates progress of patients, observes, and assesses any deviation from the expected. Collaborates with providers to modify written orders as indicated. Makes recommended changes to patient's therapy, i.e., pressure changes, mask changes, and changes to other comfort related PAP therapy settings. Work Schedule: Friday (6:00pm - 7:00am), Saturday (6:00pm - 8:00am), Sunday (6:00pm - 7:00am) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 50243-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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. 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. Grade Determinations: Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) - GS-8 (a) Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-7), 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 KSAs: (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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. (c) Certification. No certification or registration is required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable for employees at this level. Preferred Experience: Five (5) plus years using the SomnoStar or Alice 6 sleep system and/or five (5) plus years working in an accredited sleep lab or center performing overnight diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies to include scoring, reporting and data entry. Certified by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) by the American Board of Sleep Medicine or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT with SDS add on). References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/15 PART II APPENDIX G27 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color, vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

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Contacts

• Address Memphis VA Medical Center 1030 Jefferson Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 US
• Name: Kweli Webster
• Phone: 615-695-2200
• Email: [email protected]