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As part of the Health Care Team, the Sleep Technologist (Polysomnography) provides diagnostic and therapeutic Cardiopulmonary Care to the Veterans. Responsible in assisting the Supervisor, Cardiopulmonary Services to assure timely ordering, delivery and stocking of all parts and supplies required by Sleep Lab. This position is under Medical service. 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. Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels. 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. Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable. Training which does not result in official certification does not meet this definition. English Language Proficiency: Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. 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: GS-8(a) 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: (b)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. References: VA Handbook 5005/15 PART II APPENDIX G27 APPENDIX I The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08. Physical Requirements: The tasks of this position generally require sitting, standing, occasional crouching or kneeling. Moderate lifting is required to move equipment throughout the Sleep Lab and other Medical Center locations. Considerable manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination are continuously required during Polysomnography and patient hookup procedures. This includes shift work and continuous observation of a computer screen. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation demands coordination and stamina. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 ["Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: The Sleep Technologist also recommends changes in the Sleep Medicine Clinic to improve services and patient care. The Sleep Technologist resolves technical work problems with the aid of references, such as manuals, troubleshooting guides, and other reference sources. The Sleep Technologist will be responsible in assisting the Supervisor, Cardiopulmonary Services for updating manuals and procedures and recommending policies, which will keep Sleep Medicine Clinic up to date. The Sleep Technologist will report progress and resolution of problems in achieving goals and objectives to the Supervisor, Cardiopulmonary Services. The Sleep Technologist will assist the Supervisor, Cardiopulmonary Services in planning and implementing effective educational programs for in services, orientation, continuing education, and other personnel training in the Sleep Medicine Clinic. The Sleep Technologist participates in the training of Sleep Medicine Staff, Medical Students, House Staff, Nursing Staff, other Medical Center personnel, and patients. The Sleep Technologist provides care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned area (i.e. adult and geriatric patient populations). Work Schedule: Full Time. Varies.\nTelework: Not available.\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nPosition Title/Functional Statement #:Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)/PD0000000, PD0000, and PD00000\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]