Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)

Summary The Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) assigned to work in Acute Care, Nursing Service. The Polysomnographer conducts sleep study procedures that include patient hookup, sleep screening tests and polysomnograms (night sleep tests). Conducts multiple sleep latency tests (day sleep tests), analysis, sleep staging, record setting up, operating, and troubleshooting diagnostic equipment during on site testing. Responsibilities The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist with HST set ups, scoring and preparing report for physician. DME CPAP patient setups and all equipment related patient care follow-up visits. Records all polysomnogram scoring and data analysis, technical sleep report generation and provides technical feedback on data acquisition. Troubleshooting of technical and computer issues for acquisition and reading stations. Performs recording and monitoring of sleep/wake physiologic data. Includes patient hookup recognition of sleep stages and events, implements CPAP treatment as indicated by department protocols. Downloads patient's PAP therapy data via Airview/Encore/Devilbiss or Smart card and contacts patients with feedback. Uses problem-solving skills to optimize the evaluation and adjusts the exam to ensure that it is comprehensive and accurate. Records and interprets the results of the exam and presents information to physician. Receives patients, explains procedure and performs exams. Independently sets, calibrates and operates complex testing instruments. Communicates with patients in person, secure messaging and telephone calls. Performs other duties as assigned. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm; Monday thru Friday. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 0000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (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 examination. 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

Created: 2026-05-11