Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Medical Center - Portsmouth under the Directorate of Surgery in Sleep Medicine,

This position is for an evening shift. Primarily evenings, Work hours will be discussed during the interview.

The below incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates

• Advance Leave Accrual
• Advanced In Hire
• Recruitment Incentive
• Student Loan Repayment

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Independently perform and monitor overnight polysomnographic studies. | Prepare, calibrate, interface, and operate all equipment used in polysomnographic procedures. | Explain procedures, and position patient to insure patient comfort for optimal recording of EEG. | Record significant observations such as sleep stage, heart rate, respiration rate, oxygen saturation level, body position; presence and/or absence of sleep apnea, snoring, cardiac arrhythmias, and night terrors. | Calibrate and maintain in proper working order complex respiratory equipment. | Interpret data obtained from all night recording. | Apply and verify appropriate physiological monitoring sensors. | Identify and respond to technical and patient-related problems. | Exercise independent judgment during overnight testing. | Prioritize and independently manage technical and patient-care needs of overnight studies while maintaining continuous monitoring and accurate documentation.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the Education and / or Experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

GS-08
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: conducting polysomnography tests; analyzing polysomnography test results; maintaining polysomnography equipment.. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR

Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as: Polysomnography or Sleep Technology.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. | A Personnel Security Investigation is required. | This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. | This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire). | Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. | Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. | Health care workers will be offered the Hepatitis B vaccine or immunity testing, and if declined, will be required to sign a Hepatitis B declination form. | Tuberculosis (TB): This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing. | A pre-placement medical examination is required. | Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required. | Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. | This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules. | This position is for 2nd Shift - 1800-0630. | This position may have a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement. | Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations. | This position is subject to pre-employment Drug Testing and random testing thereafter.