Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)

Summary

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System is recruiting for 1 full-time Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) for the Specialty Care Service Line.

About the Role

This position includes but is not limited to: Diagnostic testing: Unattended sleep studies, Attended sleep studies and Titrations studies, Educating patients and medical staff, Providing technical support during outpatient clinic sessions, Assisting in the training of technologists, and Participating in new technology/equipment development/evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic testing: Unattended sleep studies, Attended sleep studies and Titrations studies, Patient instruction and education, Patient assessment related to sleep disorders, Patient setup - calibration - and acquisition performance verification, Monitoring of multiple physiological data throughout the test, Troubleshooting of polysomnographic recording equipment, Perform pre and post-test calibrations, Identify and treat sleep related breathing disorders, Recognize the need for medical intervention if patient safety is at risk, Remove and sterilize electrodes and sensors at completion of study, The staging of the sleep studies, Document all data in CPRS including for scoring, Scoring of Sleep Studies
• Participate in new technology/equipment development/evaluation, Maintain laboratory equipment according to schedules, Identify name - location and function of emergency supplies, Maintain emergency supplies inventory
• Educate patients and medical staff, Perform patient education regarding CPAP treatment and sleep hygiene, Distribute brochures and other relevant educational materials to patients about commonly encountered problems, Reinforce educational information and answer patient questions - or refer to care provider as needed, Assist in training and education of medical staff
• Provide technical support during outpatient clinic sessions, Serve as liaison between patient and healthcare provider, Perform mask fittings and adjust PAP settings as ordered by provider, Order PAP machines and supplies through Prosthetics Department, Troubleshoot PAP-related issues as needed - particularly those regarding the interface, Alert care provider to non-adherence patterns, Order CPAP supplies for patients

Requirements

• Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship, Education, Licensure or Certification, English Language Proficiency, Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) Experience, Grade Determinations, Physical Requirements

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship, Education, Licensure or Certification, English Language Proficiency, Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) Experience, Grade Determinations, Physical Requirements

Skills

• Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures, Evaluate and initiate performance improvement projects, Write policies, procedures, and protocols that pertain to Polysomnography, Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements, Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels, Ability to manage and supervise employees, Ability to provide - or provide for - staff development and training

Benefits

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional, Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus), Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance), Pay, Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus), Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance), Pay, Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus), Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance), Pay, Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus), Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance), Pay, Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus), Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance), Pay, Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus), Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance), Pay, Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus), Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance), Pay, Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus), Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance), Pay, Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus), Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance), Pay, Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus), Permanent Change of Station (Relocation 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