The incumbent serves as the Supervisory Medical Instrument Technician (MIT), Polysomnography (PSG) in the Sleep Program, oversees the Sleep Lab to ensure it is maintained at an optimal level of performance, scores sleep studies, and works as a technologist in the Sleep Lab as needed.

Duties

Major Duties May Include: The incumbent provides oversight of the Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) program to assure that it meets with all Joint Commission, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and other regulatory bodies' prescribed standards. The supervisory Medical Instrument Technician works with the Sleep Medicine providers, Sleep technologists and patients to oversee and/or deliver services related to Polysomnography (PSG), positive Airway Titration (PAP) titration studies, Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (MSLT), the Multiple Wakefulness Test (MWT), Hypoglossal nerve stimulation Sleep studies, Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT), the Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Nap clinic, the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) clinic and scoring of sleep studies. The incumbent is under the supervision of the Director, Sleep Medicine Program who reviews completed work for results achieved and for conformance to department policies and requirements. At this level the supervisor places considerable reliance on the supervisory technologist's knowledge of complex procedures, and completed work is evaluated for technical soundness, appropriateness and conformity to policy. The incumbent will regularly use a variety of sources for guidance and make a search for up to date procedures. The employee uses judgment in interpreting and adapting guidelines such as agency policies, regulations, precedents and work directions for application to specific cases or problems. The employee analyzes results and recommends changes. The technologist is responsible for independently carrying out and following up on the sleep related care administered to each patient. The technologist actively participates with the physicians and nurses in planning the treatment. The technologist independently makes recommendations to the physician regarding alternatives or modifications to treatment. Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and positively with a wide variety of internal and external customers. Professionally maintains good relations with sleep providers, patients, and referring services. The incumbent must understand needs and problems of patients from young adult through the elderly. Work Schedule: 8am-4:30pm Monday- Friday Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 0000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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. See the grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutions. 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. For certain functional areas at the higher levels or supervisory assignments, specific certifications appropriate to the specialty are indicated in this standard under "Titles and Certification/Registrations". 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: GS10 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. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. KSAs 1, 2, and 3 are appropriate for all positions at this level. KSAs 4 and 5 are to be used in accordance with their appropriateness for the specific assignment. 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. (c) 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. (d) Assignments. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. 2. Supervisory Polysomnographic Technician. Individuals at this level plan and direct programs at affiliated medical centers and satellite outpatient clinics and have full supervisory responsibility for a large staff of non-supervisory personnel and at least one subordinate team leader or supervisor. Typically these duties include assigning and evaluating the work of subordinate staff resolving problems which may interfere with patient examination or treatment; providing polysomnography technician services in more complex and non-standard cases; evaluating new products and equipment and making recommendations concerning developments which would improve operations; participating as an instructor in the facility's clinical training program; making final decisions on selections based on recommendations from subordinate supervisors or leads; evaluating performance; taking disciplinary action when necessary; and identifying educational or training needs. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/15 PART II APPENDIX G27 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019

Education

Education: There is no education substitution.

Contacts

• Address VA Maryland Health Care System 10 North Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21201 US
• Name: Chanel Smith
• Phone: 410-605-7000
• Email: [email protected]