This Medical instrument technologist (Polysomnography) Position is located in the Division Manager of the Medical Subspecialties Services at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. The position may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A MIT Polysomnography can perform the duties defined for a sleep technologist and may provide oversight of other staff.

Duties

The MIT Polysomnography provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. They can perform the duties defined for a Sleep Technologist and may provide oversight of other staff. Duties Include: Patient setup, calibration and acquisition performance verification Monitoring of multiple physiological data throughout the test Troubleshooting of polysomnographic recording equipment Identify and treat sleep related breathing disorders Remove, and sterilize electrodes and sensors at completion of study The staging of the sleep studies Document all data in CPRS including for scoring Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols. Performs diagnostic polysomnography studies, split night studies CPAP/Bi-Level ventilation/oxygen titration studies, multiple sleep latency tests (MSLT), and the maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT). Adapts the equipment to the veteran based on information gained through trained observation and laboratory procedures. Performs some administrative duties in the Sleep Study Laboratory including scheduling out-patients which encompasses interpreting the physicians request in order to complete the testing process Work Schedule: 7:00pm - 7:30am Compressed/Flexible:compressed Telework: not 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. English Language Proficiency: Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English. In addition to the Basic Requirements candidates must meets the following Grade Requirements: GS-6 GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Must have at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-5) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the duties of the position. Experience includes: performing a full range of standard, routine examinations including overnight sleep studies, MSLT (Multiple Sleep Latency Test), MWT (Maintenance of Wakefullness Test), and PAP (Positive Airway Pressure Titration). In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: - 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. GS-7 GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Must have at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-6) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the duties of the position. Experience includes: Independently conducting difficult but standardized polysomnography examinations. Performing a full range of standard, but complex, polysomnography examinations with responsibility for properly and accurately calibrating all instruments prior to the beginning of the PSG tracing and selection of appropriate electrode montages and sensitivity and filter settings to elicit the best possible tracings. Independently determine the need for CPAP during all night sleep studies for sleep apnea and administering nerve conduction velocity tests. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: - 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. This includes the ability to score and analyze sleep stages in clinical polysomnography recordings. GS-8 GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Must have at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-7) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the duties of the position. Experience includes: Providing complex procedures as well as knowledge of the uncommon and/or rare sleep disorders. Interacting fully with the patient and physician to diagnose sleep disorders including those that are uncommon or rare. Conducting full sleep studies including overnight studies and evaluate the relationship of events, sleep stages, and possible medical conditions which influence or result from events occurring during sleep. Anticipating problems likely to occur during the sleep study and prepare for such situations, make changes in established procedures, or recommend alternative courses of action. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: - 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. PREFERRED CERTIFICATION: Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent and has current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-6 to GS-8. Physical Requirements: The work required 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 procedures.

Education

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

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Clement J Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center 5000 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295 US
• Name: Rusti Stahl
• Phone: 217-554-4971
• Email: [email protected]