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Medical Intrument Technician (Polysomnography) Outside - Open Continuous

Medical Intrument Technician (Polysomnography) Outside - Open Continuous
Empresa:

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration


Lugar:

San Juan

Detalles de la oferta

Medical Intrument Technician (Polysomnography) Outside - Open Continuous Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration VA CARIBBEAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Overview - Open & closing dates 05/16/2019 to 08/16/2019 - Service Excepted - Pay scale & grade GS 8 - Salary $46,572 to $60,543 per year - Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-Time Location 1 vacancy in the following location: - San Juan, PR Relocation expenses reimbursed No Telework eligible No - Duties Summary WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time, mostly nights, irregular tour of duty, includes working on weekends and Holidays, 10 hours shifts. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. The first list of eligible applicants will be pulled for referral on: 5/28/2019 Subsequent referrals of qualified applicants will be referred on the last day of each month or before (Cutoff dates) or as need it. The vacancy announcement will remain open until closed, canceled or filled. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities The Polysomnography Technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. Monitor,analyze &record sleep studies and provide diagnostic& therapeutic analysis in preparation for review by sleep medicine physician.Works with equipment, procedures &techniques used in sleep studies& various forms of positive airway pressure PAP treatments. Evaluates medical factors that influence diagnostic& treatment choices.Utilizes medical terminology &medical records effectively &reviews medical records and sleep study orders in medical charts.Understands&complies with polysomnographic& Sleep Laboratory procedural protocols including diagnostic overnight sleep studies in lab &portable scoring of sleep studies, performing PAP titrations,multiple sleep latency tests MSLT, actigraphy,maintenance of wakefulness tests MWT sleep laboratory& sleep study equipment maintenance &inventory. Knowledge of basic anatomy &physiology of respiratory system & latest version of AASM Manual for Scoring of Sleep &Assoc. Events. Understands CPAP function& operation,select& fits appropriate patient interfaces in sleep laboratory. Titrates &documents PAP level to achieve therapeutic goals.Documents information of patient questionnaires,clinical data,quality assurance data, laboratory equipment &supplies required by Sleep Lab. Performs diagnostic& therapeutic polysomnograms according to Sleep Lab Protocols in compliance with VHA & American Academy of Sleep Medicine standards.Provides Positive Airway Pressure PAP treatment &support.Works with variety of types of PAP,CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, AVAPS mask fitting to assure optimal mask seal &comfort.Troubleshoots diagnostic polysomnogram equipment, positive pressure equip.&mask interfaces to determine causes for poor efficacy, compliance.Performs mask desensitization. Downloads &reviews positive pressure therapy compliance/efficacy data &acts upon it. Communicates effectively with sleep specialist& sleep service staff.Portable Sleep Apnea Study.Performs standard complex portable sleep monitoring examinations with responsibility for properly calibrating &maintaining equipment.Downloads,confirms adequate recording&electronically transfers to folder.Scores sleep studies &alerts providers of critical/urgent results.Positive Airway Pressure PAP ambulatory titration with Auto-CPAP &Auto-BiPAPF its patients with appropriate mask& adjusting auto-PAP settings.Cleans &inspects equipment after each study,according to established protocols. Travel Required Not required Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 8 - Job family (Series) 0649 Medical Instrument Technician Similar jobs - Medical Equipment Preparers - Preparers, Medical Equipment - Requirements Conditions of Employment - You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job - Designated and/or random drug testing may be required - Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 - You may be required to serve a probationary period - Subject to a background/security investigation - Must be proficient in written and spoken English - Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process 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. Education: There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation. Licensure or Certification: Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation, however, it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. English Language Proficiency: Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English. Selective Placement Factors: Proficiency in spoken Spanish. And current BLS certification. Grade Determinations: GS-6 Experience: 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. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Knowledge of standard, computerized polysomnographs for recording continuous all night physiological data including EEG, EOG, EKG, EMG and respiratory parameters. 2. Knowledge of standard devices such as oximeters, respiratory effort devices, nasal pressure devices, thermistors, thermocouples, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, and laboratory computers including the ability to calibrate and operate the equipment and recognize and eliminate recording artifacts. 3. Knowledge of medical terminology and medical record organization to review medical records, sleep study orders, consent forms, medical charts, etc. 4. Knowledge of polysmnographic procedural protocols (including overnight sleep studies, MSLT, MWT, PAP, etc.). 5. Knowledge of basic anatomy and Assignment: Polysomnography (PSG) Technicians at this level perform a full range of standard, routine examinations including overnight sleep studies, MSLT (Multiple Sleep Latency Test), MWT (Maintenance of Wakefulness Test), and PAP (Positive Airway Pressure Titration). GS-7: Experience:. 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. This would be experience which provided the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to independently conduct difficult but standardized polysomnography examinations. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Knowledge of CPAP function and operation to select and fit appropriate PAP patient interface devices. 2. Ability to independently titrate and document PAP level to achieve therapeutic goals. 3. Knowledge of indications, complications, and contraindications of CPAP therapy. 4. Knowledge of Bi-Level pressure titrations. 5. Ability to recognize changes seen during the PSG tracing and identify all stages of sleep. This includes the ability to score and analyze sleep stages in clinical polysomnography recordings. Assignment: 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. They independently determine the need for CPAP during all night sleep studies for sleep apnea. They may administer nerve conduction velocity tests. GS-8 Experience. 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. This would be experience which provided a knowledge of the more complex procedures as well as knowledge of the uncommon and/or rare sleep disorders. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Advanced knowledge or the International Classification of Sleep Disorders and the ability to recognize uncommon and/or rare sleep disorders. 2. Ability to summarize and report polysomnographic data in narrative form. 3. Knowledge of event characteristics (e.g., respiratory, cardiac, sleep stage, seizures, etc.) and ability to take appropriate action. 4. Ability to provide briefings and orientation to hospital staff including physicians. Assignment: This represents the full performance level. At this level Polysomnographic Technicians are able to interact fully with the patient and physician to diagnose sleep disorders including those that are uncommon or rare. They are able to conduct full sleep studies including overnight studies and evaluate the relationship of events, sleep stages, and possible medical conditions which influence or result from events occurring during sleep. They 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. They are able to mentor lower graded technicians. References: VA Handbook 5005/15 Part II Appendix G27 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-06 to GS-08. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand...


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Medical Intrument Technician (Polysomnography) Outside - Open Continuous
Empresa:

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration


Lugar:

San Juan

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