Summary The Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnogram) position is located in the Medicine department at the West Haven, CT location. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week. Responsibilities The duties of this occupation include but are not limited to the following : Independently explains the procedures to the patient and answers any questions regarding HST study, so the studies are close to artifact free. Program HST equipment, download HST data, assist with scoring and report generation. Provides patient education. Receives and acts on requests and/or instructions for tests from Sleep Lab Supervisor. Receives assignments that require application of standard and non-standard procedures and seeks advice or the assistance from the Sleep Lab Supervisor when questions or uncertainty about a test arises. Understands and carries out the requests made by physicians and when an uncommon, unique, or new test is required, the employee consults with supervisor for guidance. Sets up the room to assure supplies and other required equipment are carefully selected and properly presented as determined by the test being performed. Sets up the HST equipment, performs quality checks to ensure readiness for use during the procedure. Ensures that all equipment is kept clean and safe for use by the patient. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday. Hours:8:00am - 4:30pm. Compressed/Flexible: Not Available. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Qualifications 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: RTs/RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38U.S.C. 7403(f). Grandfathering Provision: 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 Determination: GS-08 Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography): In addition to the core competencies defined at the GS-8 level, positions at this grade may be supervisory with specialized advanced knowledge and assignments. For this vacancy applicants must meet the Experience and all KSA's listed below to be found qualified. Experience: At this level the Polysomnography Technician performs 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. May administer nerve conduction velocity tests. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk: 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 Experience: Experience with Sleep Lab Management and Oversight is preferred. For all specialties identified in this standard, Basic ( BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are desirable. Training which does not result in official certification does not meet this definition. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook 5019 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/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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