Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)
Location: Iowa City Iowa
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is hiring Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) right now, this career will be placed in Iowa. Further informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The Iowa City VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a full-time Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) for the Neurology Service Line. the IOWVAHCS is one of the facilities of the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23).
Vacancy Identification Number: (VIN): 710682 (Please include on all documents)
Since 1952, the Iowa City Veteran Affairs Health Care System has been improving the health and well being of our Veterans. In addition to the main facility we provide care in the medical center's Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Dubuque, Galesburg, Bettendorf, Ottumwa, Quincy & Waterloo.
Our mission: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
Special Employment Consideration: Individuals eligible for the following appointments are encouraged to apply: 5 CFR 213.3102 "u", Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities ; mental retardation, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities; and Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
DUTIES:
The incumbent will perform Polysomnography (sleep studies) as a Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) working for the Neurology Service. Responsibilities will be Polysomnography recordings, PAP and oxygen titrations. Polysomnography duties include performing a full range of standard, but complex, Polysomnography examinations. Incumbent will adhere to AASM guidelines/standards in respect to procedures, sleep scoring, and PAP titration. Incumbent must has knowledge of PAP devices, mask interface, sleep scoring and sleep disorders Technician will be able recognize various types of apnea REM behavior and other sleep disorders. The applicant will be working nights/weekends on a rotating schedule. Applicant must be organized, able to follow directives, and ability to document detailed testing events. Technician will provide excellent customer service, timely, effectively, and efficiently. High organizational skills with ability to prioritize are desirable. Certification is highly recommended within 2 years of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
At least 1 year of experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. Six months of experience may have been in medically related fields such as nursing assistant, practical nursing, or similar fields. The remaining six months must have been in operating diagnostic and therapeutic equipment covered by this occupation.
OR Successful completion of a bachelor's degree in a major field of study appropriate to medical instrument technician functions.
Incumbent must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of basic medical terminology
2. Ability to learn the components, operating characteristics, and settings of the equipment to be used.
3. Ability to learn typical patient reactions to the basic procedures involved and ability to recognize signs of distress.
4. Ability to learn the standard positions for the procedure being conducted.
5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Qualification Standard-VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G27, Medical Instrument Technician and OPM Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support positions.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation. Education may be substituted for specialized experience only at the GS-5 Level.
GS-5: Successful completion of a bachelorÂ's degree in a major field of study appropriate to medical instrument technician functions.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants must, therefore, only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. ***
Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship.
English Language Proficiency; Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II,Chapter 2,Section D, paragraph 5a.
Physical Requirements; See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
GS-06 and above: One year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to the next lower grade. Graduate education or an internship meets the experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position.
Certification: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are desirable but not required
GRADE AND SALARY TO BE DETERMINED BY THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This career starts available on: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:17:35 GMT
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