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Supervisory Polysomnographic Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Elmendorf AFB, AK $82K – $107K Apply by Sep 28, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ENTJESFJESTJISTJ OperationsTrades
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The VA Sleep Lab Supervisor position will be located at both the Anchorage VA/Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER) Sleep Lab of the VA. Responsible for overseeing the efficiency and day to day operations in the VA Sleep Lab, ICT's, and the day time and night VA Sleep Techs. Duties include orientation and training of new ICTs, Sleep Techs, and providing guidance and technical direction to current ICTs and Sleep Techs. Ensures adequate coverage in their subordinate clinics.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Will have advanced knowledge of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders and the ability to recognize uncommon and/or rare sleep disorders.
- →Must have the ability to summarize and report polysomnographic data in narrative form.
- →Knowledge of event characteristics and the ability to take appropriate action are necessary.
- →Must have the ability to provide briefings and orientation and training to VA staff including physicians, and to manage employee schedules and patient appointment matrices.
- →Functions Supervises the MIT Polysomnography, ICTs, overnight PSG clinics, and HSAT program in conjunction with the Sleep Clinic Respiratory Supervisor.
- →Provides oversight of the CPAP program to assure that it meets with all Joint Commission, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and other regulatory bodies prescribed standards.
- →Oversees staff working at the Sleep Lab to ensure competency in PAP setup and secures the confidence and cooperation of patients during appointments or phone interactions.
- →Explains the procedures to the patient and answers any questions regarding the PAP therapy and appropriately prepares patient for on-going usage of their PAP device.
- →Evaluates and reviews market of PAP Technology equipment to determine if new equipment would provide additional clinical diagnostic abilities and recommends new equipment as needed.
- →Meet with their subordinates routinely to provide education for staff, updates on clinical operations, and offer opportunities to maintain CEC's as required by state and federal regulations.
- →Receives requests and/or instructions for procedures.
- →Interprets requests or instructions from physician or medical officers.
- →Receives assignments that require application of standard and non-standard procedures and seeks advice or the assistance of the Sleep Clinic Respiratory Supervisor.
- →Secures the confidence and cooperation of patients during procedures.
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 evaluation.
- ✓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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