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Fort carson, CO
$72,000 - $94,000 PA
6 days ago
Full Time
Mid Level
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Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)
About the Position: This position is located in the Department of Medicine, Sleep Laboratory Clinic at Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, Colorado. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
- Independently prepares, calibrates, interfaces, and operates all equipment used in polysomnographic procedures.
- Operates polysomnographic recording instruments to obtain an electroencephalographic record of patients sleep.
- Prepare the patient for tests reassuring the patient, providing basic education concerning the nature of the testing, allaying fears, or misconceptions.
- Makes minor repairs and performs operator level maintenance to the equipment used for sleep disorders evaluation.
- Post calibrates all the equipment used for the polysomnographic procedure.
- Independently interprets data obtained from all night recording.
Requirements
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Licensure/Certification: A certified Polysomnography Technologist, Preferred Registration by the Board of Polysomnography Technologists (BRPT) is highly desired. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including in center and home sleep apnea testing; diagnostic and therapeutic interventions; AND operating, monitoring and maintaining equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).