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Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 8 days ago
On-site Portland, OR $50K – $81K Apply by Sep 30, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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Performs the full range of complex tests using specialized equipment that requires precise adjustments to respond to individual patient needs. Tests consist of partial and full Polysomnography, positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy devices setup and operation, and telemedicine equipment operation.
What You'll Do
- →Checks in and stages patients for CPAP clinic.
- →Assists patients with proper fit for PAP equipment and masks.
- →Sets up the exam rooms to assure sterile supplies and other required equipment are carefully selected and properly presented as determined by the test being performed.
- →Sets up the PAP equipment, performs quality checks to ensure readiness for use during the procedure.
- →Establishes and monitors quality control, record keeping systems and measures to assure the accuracy and validity of results.
- →Establishes and writes instructions for calibrating and standardizing instruments and equipment.
- →Translates data into meaningful information.
- →Examines and considers all aspects of a situation, including its context and complexity, in order to identify the best course of action and reach an informed decision.
- →Ensures all equipment is kept clean and safe for use by the PAP patient.
- →Able to recognize and report malfunctioning equipment to Biomedical Services for repair or replacement.
- →Maintains and monitors all necessary supplies are stocked and available in the event of an emergent procedure.
- →Ensures proper cleaning and performs minor adjustments and maintenance.
- →Helps with instructing the remote, CBOC technicians to download the HSAT data to the Portland VA Sleep Center and score the HSAT study.
- →Oversees staff working at remote CBOCs for the HSAT program to assure competency in HSAT and PAP setup.
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.
- ✓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 identification 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.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 177dc486-40b2-434d-90f0-3982a359853d
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