Medical Instrument Technician - Lead Polysomnography Technician - HSAT Program Manager

The Medical Instrument Technician - Lead Polysomnography Technician - HSAT Program Manager will function within the Sleep Disorders section of Medicine Service and is responsible for diagnostic testing, scoring, initiation & titration of patients with known or suspected sleep disorders.

The Medical Instrument Technician - Lead Polysomnography Technician - HSAT Program Manager will function in the Northeast Ohio VA Healthcare System's Sleep Disorders Section, under the general umbrella of Medicine Service. This position primarily is responsible for the general functions and management for at home sleep testing ordering, upload, assignment and reporting.

Duties of the Medical Instrument Technician - Lead Polysomnography Technician - HSAT Program Manager include but are not limited to:

• Successfully manage the Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) Program and assists with in-lab day study testing, as needed
• Performs in-lab polysomnography set-up and testing, when necessary.
• Takes appropriate action when faced with adverse events that may occur during testing.
• Accurately scores events and generates reports for interpretation and assigns interpretation of tests to the appropriate Sleep provider.
• Participates in interview selection of candidates for positions under the Outpatient Respiratory Therapy and Polysomnography clinics, as needed.
• Provides insight and pertinent information related to evaluating the performance of subordinate Sleep Laboratory staff.
• Provides orientation, training and competency assessments for subordinate technicians and other providers.
• Effectively assigns work to subordinate technicians and ensures completion of duties and assignments.
• Compiles and maintains all records related to the HSAT Program and testing performed.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 95435-0
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

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).

Grade Determinations: Medical Instrument Technician - Lead Polysomnography Technician - HSAT Program Manager GS-9

Experience: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level GS-8, which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. This would be experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge required to provide all aspects of polysomnography services. Experience at the GS-8 level includes:

• Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures, to evaluate and initiate performance improvement projects, and to write policies, procedures, and protocols, that pertain to Polysomnography.
• Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels.
• Ability to manage and supervise employees.
• Ability to provide, or provide for, staff development and training.

In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs:

• Advanced knowledge or the International Classification of Sleep Disorders and the ability to recognize uncommon and/or rare sleep disorders.
• Ability to summarize and report polysomnographic data in narrative form.
• Knowledge of event characteristics (e.g., respiratory, cardiac, sleep stage, seizures, etc.) and ability to take appropriate action.
• Ability to provide briefings and orientation to hospital staff including physicians.

Certification: No certification or registration is required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are highly desirable for employees at this level (GS-9).

Preferred Experience:

• RPSGT Credential (at least 3 years)
• Program management and home sleep testing experience preferred

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9

Physical Requirements: This position requires considerable walking/standing and frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching may be required. Frequent lifting, positioning, pushing/pulling may be required when moving equipment or supplies or other infrequent needs. Frequent, prolonged extensive or considerable sitting is often required. Manual dexterity and mobility are required. The work may require specific physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average dexterity to perform intricate respiratory therapy procedures. Moderate physical effort (ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds) may be occasionally required.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.