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Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 38 days ago
On-site Goose Creek, SC $56K – $73K Apply by Jun 18, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESFJINFJISFJISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The Charleston VA Healthcare Network is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography), GS-8, for the Anesthesiology Service. The Sleep Technician works under the general supervision of the Section Chief of Respiratory, the medical director, or their designee, and is responsible for providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties may include, but are not limited to: The sleep technologist shall have an extensive background in pulmonary and/or sleep medicine technology with proficiency in patient care and is responsible for facilitating many phases of the sleep apnea program.
- →Responsible for reviewing patient history as it relates to sleep disorders.
- →He/she is responsible for explaining the various procedures to the patient.
- →Independently performs sleep monitoring (polysomnography) on individuals with possible sleep apnea or arterial desaturations secondary to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other medical conditions.
- →Independently performs sleep monitoring on individuals with other potential sleep disorders including, but not limited to, narcolepsy and periodic limb movement disorder.
- →Independently applies continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or BILEVEL positive airway pressure (BiPAP) to appropriate levels.
- →Applies oxygen therapy as needed.
- →Responsible for the safe and proper operation of all equipment used in the Sleep Center.
- →Job Knowledge: Demonstrates expert knowledge and expertise required to perform Sleep studies and Diagnostic services to care for patients.
- →Demonstrates knowledge with patients with significant cardiac or respiratory disease basic respiratory physiology is needed.
- →Expertly monitors and evaluates patient performance during procedures and evaluates response to therapy and recommends changes based on information obtained.
- →Demonstrates expert proficiency in all general care areas.
- →Demonstrates expert proficiency in all sleep monitoring on individuals with disorders.
- →Quality of Care: Expert ability to plan, provide and maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and families.
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.
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