Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Carson, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Department of Medicine, Sleep Laboratory Clinic at Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, Colorado. The technician independently prepares, calibrates, interfaces, and operates equipment used in polysomnographic procedures, including recording instruments used to obtain electroencephalographic records of patients’ sleep. The technician prepares patients for testing by providing basic education, reassurance, and support. The role also includes minor equipment repairs and operator-level maintenance, post-calibration of equipment, and independent interpretation of data from all-night recordings. The position is designated Mission Essential and requires shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays. A pre-employment physical is required. The employee must obtain and maintain BLS certification within six months of hire, comply with required health testing and immunizations unless medically exempt, use provided personal protective equipment, and meet applicable drug-testing requirements. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates; permanent change-of-station costs are not authorized.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience conducting comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including in-center and home sleep apnea testing; performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions; and operating, monitoring, and maintaining equipment.
Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within six months of hire.
Must complete a pre-employment physical.
Must comply with Hepatitis B immunization and Tuberculin testing requirements unless exempt by a physician.
Must use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.
Subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
Must comply with the mandatory annual seasonal influenza vaccination requirement.
Must work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
If applicable, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Polysomnography Technologist.
Registration by the Board of Polysomnography Technologists (BRPT), highly desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Independently prepare, calibrate, interface, and operate equipment used in polysomnographic procedures.
Operate polysomnographic recording instruments to obtain electroencephalographic records of patients’ sleep.
Prepare patients for tests by providing basic education, reassurance, and support.
Perform minor repairs and operator-level maintenance on equipment used to evaluate sleep disorders.
Post-calibrate equipment used for polysomnographic procedures.
Independently interpret data obtained from all-night recordings.