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Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 128 days ago
On-site Richmond, VA $58K – $76K Apply by Jun 8, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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This position is for a Medical Instruments Technician (Polysomnography) at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System, 1201 Broad Rock, Richmond , VA 23249.
What You'll Do
- →Duties: The technician independently operates and monitors neurodiagnostic equipment in the Integrated Sleep Disorders Center Richmond VAMC, VISN 6.
- →The technician performs a full range of standard, but complex examinations including overnight sleep studies, MSLT (multiple sleep latency tests), and PAP (positive airway pressure).
- →They are responsible for properly and accurately calibrating all instruments prior to PSG tracings.
- →Independently determine the need for CPAP therapy.
- →Provide briefings and orientation about sleep studies and lab policy to residents, fellows, and other personnel who may rotate thru department.
- →Serve as mentor to lower level technicians.
- →Duties at this level may involve more complex procedures (under closer supervision) to prepare the technician for promotion to higher levels.
- →Work Schedule: 0730 - 1600, Monday through Friday Compressed/Flexible: not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized.
- →Telework: Not authorized.
- →Virtual: Not authorized.
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.
- ✓A drug test is required for this position, and the position is subject to random drug testing.
- ✓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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 0821b2a9-533a-4ba1-a01a-2d0f897baccc
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