Fee Basis - Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)

Veterans Health Administration • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This Fee-Basis Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) position is within the Medicine Service and is performed on a fee-for-service, intermittent, as-needed basis. The primary responsibility is to monitor and operate equipment used in sleep studies. Monitoring two sleep studies is equivalent to one procedure, for which the technician is paid $500. The position is not eligible for telework and is not virtual. Relocation, recruitment, and permanent change-of-station incentives are not authorized.

The role requires meeting federal employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, a background/security investigation, pre-employment screening and physical evaluation, and participation in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program. A one- or two-year trial period applies. The work involves patient care and equipment operation in a healthcare environment, along with physical activity and administrative tasks.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under applicable VA rules.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation; education may substitute for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels.
• Licensure or certification is not required for this occupation.
• Pass required pre-employment screening, background/security investigation, and physical evaluation; comply with applicable drug testing and influenza vaccination requirements.
• Meet the physical and functional requirements of the position, including standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, gripping, walking, lifting, and adequate visual and auditory acuity.
• Serve a one- or two-year trial period and receive written certification for continued employment after the period.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure or certification is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above.
• Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate equipment used in sleep studies.
• Monitor sleep studies; two monitored studies count as one paid procedure.
• Assist patients and operate equipment, including tasks involving lifting.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.
• Prior work or military service may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, subject to request and approval before appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed