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Med Instr Tech (Polysomn)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 118 days ago
On-site Salisbury, NC $57K – $74K Apply by Jun 1, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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The W.G. Bill Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center is seeking (1) highly skilled/experienced Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) to serve within Medicine Service. Demonstrates leadership, experience/ingenious approaches to management of complex patient care. Accountable for the management of patient care, human, fiscal/material resources, & the total environment of the unit. Responsible to ensure that the highest possible quality of care is achieved & a safe therapeutic environment.
What You'll Do
- →A Registered Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O, or PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
- →This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patent care and education.
- →A Registered Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide oversight of other staff.
- →Performs procedures with the guidelines established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and facility sleep program policies and procedures.
- →Duties include, but are not limited to: Work with Veterans to improve PAP adherence, case management (analyze and integrate patient information), study results, education, management of CPAP/BIPAP equipment coordination of in-center and home sleep apnea diagnostic testing and work with departmental leadership to create and implement policy and procedure related to job responsibilities.
- →Understand sleep architecture and identify factors contributing to normal sleep variances related to aging, gender, and medication.
- →Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the pathophysiology of sleep disorders and associated comorbidities as described in the American Academy of Sleep Medicine International Classification of Sleep Disorders (most current edition).
- →Reference current national clinical sleep practice parameters and clinical practice guidelines to develop appropriate diagnosis and treatment plans.
- →Maintain proficiency in the domains of practice in sleep medicine and technology.
- →Maintain certifications as required by department.
- →Demonstrate proficient use of medical terminology and monitor clinical, quality, patient satisfaction and other key regulatory metrics.
- →Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information.
- →Competent with specific clinical assessments using standard diagnostic tools (e.g.
- →Epworth Sleepiness Scale, PAP downloads).
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓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/.
Personality Fit
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