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

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
• GS-9. In addition to the core competencies defined at the GS-8 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

• MIT polysomnography functions are to score sleep studies as needed - plans - directs and coordinates patient care related to the in-lab and home sleep test (HST) and integrates the polysomnographic date into patient care by coordinating care with other functional areas of the Sleep Center - such as CPAC clinic and Sleep Clinics
• The MIT displays proficiency and performs at a level of excellence in all sleep diagnostic procedures and other related procedures in accordance with the guidelines established by the American Sleep Disorders Association - American Academy of Sleep and policies and procedures of the Birmingham VA Medical Center
• The MIT plans and carries out the procedures necessary to complete the work assignment - handles problems and corrects errors in accordance with established protocols or accepted laboratory practices
• Work Schedule: 6:30 pm -7:00 am/7:00pm - 6:30am Functional Statement #: FS 521-58 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized