Medical Instrument Technician; Polysomnography

Summary

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System is recruiting for 1 full-time Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) for the Specialty Care Service Line.

• 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
• 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: GS-9 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 all aspects of polysomnography services and is defined as:
  Advanced working knowledge or the International Classification of Sleep Disorders and the ability to recognize uncommon and/or rare sleep disorders
• Summarizing and reporting polysomnographic data in narrative form
• Working knowledge of event characteristics (e.g.
  
  - respiratory - cardiac - sleep stage - seizures - etc.) and taking appropriate action
• Providing briefings and orientation to hospital staff including physicians
• In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):
  Demonstrated 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
• 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
• * 2
• Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements
• 3
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels
• * 4
• Ability to manage and supervise employees
• * 5
• Ability to provide - or provide for - staff development and training
• All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package
• We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications
• Failure to demonstrate your experience in your resume may result in disqualification
• It is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application package
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Registration by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPTs) is highly desirable
• Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are also desirable
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-9.
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The primary and essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:
  1) Diagnostic testing:
  Unattended sleep studies Distribute - retrieve - download portable monitors Score portable monitor recordings Develop and implement policies and procedures for maintaining portable equipment and supplies Clean and maintain equipment between tests Ensure sensor integrity Maintain adequate supplies of disposable items and sensors Assist in performance of QA program of out-of-laboratory testing Number of studies Number of failed studies Reasons for failure Maintenance and usage records of individual units Appointment wait time Track location of the recording units and follow policies and procedures when patients fail to return a unit in a timely manner
  2) Diagnostic testing:
  Attended sleep studies and Titrations studies Patient instruction and education Patient assessment related to sleep disorders Patient setup - calibration - and…