Fee Basis - Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)

Veterans Health Administration • Indianapolis, IN

1d • $500 • Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity for a Fee-Basis Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) is within the Medicine Service, on a Fee-for-Service basis. The primary responsibility of this position is to monitor and operate equipment used in sleep studies. The position is a Fee Basis-Intermittent, as-needed-basis appointment. Monitoring two sleep studies is equivalent to one procedure, and each procedure is paid $500.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement.
• Must complete all application requirements.
• Must serve a 1 or 2-year trial period.
• At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled.
• Experience which provided a knowledge of the more complex procedures as well as knowledge of the uncommon and/or rare sleep disorders.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders.
• Ability to provide briefings and orientation to hospital staff including physicians.
• Normal use of arms and legs, and good visual and auditory acuity.
• Position requires emotional stability to deal effectively with multitasking and high-volume patient flow and competing demands.
• Professional appearance per medical center dress code, attitude and demeanor are required.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is desirable.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate equipment used in sleep studies.
• Monitor two sleep studies, which is equivalent to one procedure.
• Summarize and report polysomnographic data in narrative form.
• Recognize uncommon and/or rare sleep disorders.
• Take appropriate action based on event characteristics (e.g., respiratory, cardiac, sleep stage, seizures, etc.).
• Provide briefings and orientation to hospital staff including physicians.
• Conduct full sleep studies including overnight studies.
• Evaluate the relationship of events, sleep stages, and possible medical conditions which influence or result from events occurring during sleep.
• Anticipate problems likely to occur during the sleep study and prepare for such situations.
• Make changes in established procedures, or recommend alternative courses of action.
• Mentor lower graded technicians.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed