Summary

The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) - under the supervision of the Supervisory Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) under the Director - BVAMC Sleep Disorders Center - displays proficiency and performs at a level of excellence in all Sleep diagnostic and treatment procedures and other related procedures in accordance with the guidelines and protocols established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine - BVAMC Sleep Disorders Center and procedures of the Birmingham VA Hospital.

Qualifications

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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
• GS-8. In addition to the core competencies defined at the GS-7 level - positions at this grade may be lead - supervisory - or non-supervisory with specialized advanced knowledge and assignments
• Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels Certification
• Registration by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is highly desirable
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable for employees at this level May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: None

Duties

• Incumbent works at a full performance level of polysomnographic technology and is able to interact fully with the patient - staff - and physicians to treat veterans diagnosed with sleep disorders including those that are uncommon or rare
• Responsible for the implementation - education - and revision of educational material available for diagnosing and treating veterans with sleep disorders
• Responsible for timely set-up of new patients on PAP and re-evaluations as indicated
• Clearly communicates how to properly use - clean - and maintain PAP equipment
• Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission - vision - and values of the BVAHCS
• Performs work involving the collection - compilation - research - and tracking of data and statistical information in support of the Neurology Sleep Center
• Responsible for triaging and troubleshooting issues that arise with PAP machines regarding equipment issued to the veteran including but not limited to determining if a PAP unit is in need of replacement
• Works directly with the VA Denver Logistics Center and Prosthetics to procure necessary PAP equipment - parts - and replacement supplies
• Uses a variety of computer applications in day-to-day activities and duties - which include but aren't limited to Outlook - Excel - Word - Microsoft Teams - ROES - and Consult Tracking Manager
• competent in use of health record applications
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Available Functional Statement #: 60609F