Supervisory Polysomnographic Technician

Summary

The VA Sleep Lab Supervisor position will be located at both the Anchorage VA and Joint Base Elmendorf‑Richardson (JBER) Sleep Lab. The supervisor oversees the efficiency and day‑to‑day operations of the VA Sleep Lab, including ICTs and daytime and night‑time VA Sleep Technicians. Duties include orientation and training of new ICTs/Techs, providing guidance and technical direction to current staff, and ensuring adequate coverage in subordinate clinics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise MIT Polysomnography ICTs in overnight PSG clinics and the HSAT program in conjunction with the Sleep Clinic Respiratory Supervisor.
• Oversee the CPAP program to ensure compliance with Joint Commission, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and other regulatory standards.
• Ensure staff competency in PAP setup and secure patient confidence during appointments and phone interactions.
• Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, and prepare them for ongoing PAP usage.
• Evaluate the market for PAP technology equipment, recommend new equipment when it adds clinical diagnostic value.
• Conduct routine meetings with subordinates to provide education, operational updates, and opportunities to maintain CECs as required by state and federal regulations.
• Receive and interpret procedure requests or instructions from physicians or medical officers.
• Assign and perform standard and non‑standard procedures, seeking assistance from the Sleep Clinic Respiratory Supervisor as needed.
• Secure patient confidence and cooperation during procedures; tailor explanations to the patient’s age, mental and physical status.
• Prepare patients using standardized aseptic technique.
• Perform triage, rearrange schedules according to patient priorities, and oversee lower‑graded employees.
• Assess patient condition throughout the stay and respond appropriately to changes.
• Serve as MIT (Polysomnography) on night shift for training, subordinate evaluation, and maintenance of lab studies.
• Follow procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration, etc., to collect appropriate data.
• Score clinical events, sleep/wake stages, and generate accurate reports.
• Develop and coordinate sleep‑lab equipment competencies for staff training.
• Direct VA Sleep Lab subordinates, together with the Sleep Clinic Respiratory Supervisor, to distribute workload, education, and training.
• Provide direction to night‑shift staff to coordinate program needs and improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• United States citizenship required (non‑citizens may be appointed only when no qualified citizens are available per VA policy).
• No specific educational requirement; licensure or certification at GS‑6 or above is strongly desirable.
• Registration with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is highly desirable.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable.
• GS‑10 supervisory polysomnographic technician level.
• At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade, directly related to the duties, demonstrating knowledge for the most complex polysomnography services.
• Advanced knowledge of complex and non‑standard treatment and examination procedures and techniques*.
• Ability to plan and assist in establishing a fully integrated treatment and examination program*.
• Ability to evaluate new products/equipment and recommend improvements*.
• Ability to manage fiscal matters (fund controls, contracts, equipment expenditures), forecast resource needs, and administer the allocated budget*.
• Knowledge and ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties (assign work, evaluate performance, conduct selections, recommend awards/advancements, and take disciplinary action when appropriate)*.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English in accordance with VA regulations.

Physical Requirements

There are no physical requirements for this occupation per OCHCO Communications email to VA Handbook 5019 – updated on 4/17/2026.

Work Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Pay

Competitive salary with regular salary increases; a higher step rate may be awarded based on unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (above the minimum rate of the grade).

Recruitment Incentive

Sign‑on bonus authorized.

Benefits

• Paid time off: 37–50 days annually (13–26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays); credit toward annual leave possible based on prior work or military experience.
• Parental leave