作为卫生保健团队的一部分，睡眠技术专家（多摄影术）为退伍军人提供了诊断和治疗性心肺护理。负责协助主管，心肺服务，确保及时订购，交付和放养睡眠实验室所需的所有零件和用品。该职位在医疗服务下。申请人可以在完成教育或认证/许可要求之前进行申请人，并暂时选择，但在满足所有要求之前不得雇用。基本要求：美国公民身份：只有在不可能根据VA政策招募合格的公民时，才可以任命非公民。教育：对此职业没有具体的教育要求。教育只能在GS-4和GS-5级别中代替经验。许可或认证：此职业不需要许可或认证；但是，在GS-6或更高版本中，这是拥有基本知识，技能和能力的证据。基本和先进的心脏生命支持认证是可取的。 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"]