This technician will perform a variety of Neurodiagnostic and Polysomnographic testing well as the application of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Program for any Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder for patients within the Northern California Health Care System and for patients covered under any sharing agreement with other facilities. S/he will be responsible for consults for large demographic region.

Duties

The incumbent will perform Lead Technician functions which will include but is not limited to: 1. Distribute and balance the workload with established work flow or job specialization, assure timely accomplishment of the assigned workload, and assure that each employee has enough work to keep them busy. 2. Track the status and progress of work, and make day-to-day adjustments, obtaining assistance from the supervisor on problems that may arise, such as backlogs which cannot be completed promptly. 3. Estimate and report on expected time of completion of work, and maintain records of work accomplishments and time expended and prepare production reports as requested. 4. Provide on the job training to employees in accordance with established procedures and practices including written instructions, reference materials and supplies. 5. Maintain a current knowledge to respond to questions on procedures, policies, directives, etc. and obtain needed information or decisions from supervisor on problems that arise 6. Follow-up on work in progress and review completed work to ensure work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines have been met. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:04160F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Citizenship. Citizenship of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) 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". For all specialties identified in this standard, 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 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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: GS-9. In addition to the core competencies defined at the GS-8 full performance level, positions at this level may be lead, supervisory, or non-supervisory with specialized advanced knowledge and duties. 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 include specialized experience as an anesthesia technician which demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to provide all aspects of anesthesia technician services including specialized duties. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of laboratory testing procedures to include maintenance, calibration, and quality control procedures. This includes the ability to perform these lab tests accurately and correctly. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of central venous and pulmonary artery (Swan-Ganz) catheterization procedures including measuring cardiac outputs and intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation procedures (i.e., balloon pump). 3. Knowledge and ability to assist with airway management techniques. 4. Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. 5. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels. Certification. Registration by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is highly desirable. References: VA Handbook 5005/15 PART II APPENDIX G27 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-09. Physical Requirements: Ability to walk and stand at least 50% of the time to push and maneuver sleep study equipment, exam cart and to lift and position patients. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting/carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

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 VA Northern California Health Care System 10535 Hospital Way Mather, CA 95655 US
• Name: Herbert Lenton
• Phone: 979-633-9492
• Email: [email protected]