Summary

The Ft. Harrison VA Health Care System located in Montana is currently recruiting for one GS 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 Medical Instrument Technician-Polysomnography Technician.

Duties

• The full performance level of the Medical Instrument Technician-Polysomnography Technician duties include, but aren't limited to the following: GS-4 & GS-5 graded positions are trainee positions that are taught the following duties as they progress through their training As employees are promoted to grades GS-6 & GS-7 they are trained to perform more complex duties w/ more degrees of independence until they are promoted to GS-8 GS-8 graded employees are full performance employees & perform the following duties independently w/ minimal supervisor input Monitors patients during all stages of sleep utilizing a variety of sophisticated recording devices to score/analyze sleep stages in clinical polysomnographic recordings Summarizes & prepares polysomnographic data reports Anticipates problems likely to occur during the sleep study & makes changes in established procedures, or recommends alternative courses of action Is knowledgeable in more complex procedures & uncommon/rare sleep disorders Reviews patient history related to sleep disorders & medical conditions which may affect the diagnosis of sleep disorders Explains various procedures to the patient Performs sleep monitoring (polysomnography) on patients w/ possible sleep apnea or arterial desaturations secondary to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other medical conditions Performs sleep monitoring on individuals w/ other potential sleep disorders including, but not limited to, narcolepsy and periodic limb movement disorder Applies continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) to appropriate levels per established protocols Applies oxygen therapy per established protocols Responsible for the safe & proper operation of all equipment used in the Sleep Center Verifies correct instrument calibration & operation using established procedures Identifies common problems & notifies engineering service as needed Obtains technical or factory assistance in order to fully utilize the equipment to its full potential Must be able to recognize sleep onset during nap opportunities Performs Home Sleep Testing(HST) procedures, scores & prepares HSAT reports Has a working knowledge of sleep software: Sleepware G3, Somnoware, Noxturnal, nVision, Care Orchestrator, AirView & Actiware Assists w/ nocturnal oximetry & Actigraphy programs Monitors supply inventory & initiates purchase requests in a timely fashion to avoid disruption of scheduled studies Interacts w/ staff physicians regarding diagnosis & treatment of sleep disorders & may provide briefings & orientation to hospital staff including physicians Provides patient education during the performance of sleep studies & may assist w/ sleep education classes Assists w/ scheduling of sleep studies as needed Assists w/ maintaining department spread sheets for department performance measures Assists w/ providing sleep study results to patients Assists w/ MD/PA sleep clinics as needed Mentors lower graded technicians Attends courses in sleep related subject matters Stays abreast of technological developments related, but not limited to, polysomnographic technology Proficient w/ computer databases & word processing to prepare reports Maintains current BLS course completion card, (& ACLS if possible) Protects printed & electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance w/ the provision of the Privacy Act of 1974 & other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes & policies Protects data from unauthorized release or from loss
• alteration, or unauthorized deletion Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc Demonstrates I-Care values when interacting w/ all internal/external customers Maintains current knowledge of & practices in accordance w/ The Joint Commission requirements Protects printed & electronic files containing sensitive data according to Federal privacy Act & confidentiality statutes Follows regulations & instructions regarding release of sensitive/protected patient/ employee information May serve on Service Line/VISN 19/medical center committees, workgroups, &/or task forces, etc
• Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Friday-Sunday, from 7pm-7am & one 8 hour shift on Thursday every other week
• Duty Location: This position is located at an off site facility located at: 2271 Deerfield Lane Helena MT 59602 Compressed Schedule: Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: PD04-58592-A,05-58593-A,06-51227-A,07-51228-A,08-51229- Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized