Clarification from the agency

This job is open to current permanent Department of Veteran Affairs employees, current permanent Federal employees of other agencies and all US Citizens. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT is opened to ALL federal employees ,Internal VA Employees and all U.S. Citizens. It will remain open until 12/31/2025. Note: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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Major duties but not are limited to:

• Knowledge and level of expertise of sleep disorders and sleep disorder treatments required to perform Sleep diagnostic procedures.
• Monitors and evaluates patient performance during sleep procedures and evaluates response to therapy. Recommends changes based on information obtained.
• Performs pre and post-test calibrations.
• Knowledge of standard devices such as oximeters, respiratory effort devices, nasal pressure devices, thermistors, thermocouples, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, and laboratory computers including the ability to calibrate and operate the equipment and recognize and eliminate recording artifacts.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical record organization to review medical records, sleep study orders, consent forms, and medical charts, etc.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology and the international 10-20 electrode placement system for electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring in order to conduct the sleep study. Removes electrodes and sensors at completion of study.
• Knowledge of PAP function, indications, complications, and contraindications and operation to select and fit appropriate PAP patient interface devices.
• Ability to recognize changes seen during the PSG tracing and identify all states of sleep. This includes the ability to score and analyze sleep stages in clinical polysomnography recordings.
• Knowledge of event characteristics (e.g., respiratory, cardia, sleep stage, seizures, etc.) and ability to take appropriate action to provide medical intervention if patient safety is at risk.
• Knowledge and proficiency in preparing polysomnographic technical summary reports for sleep physician review.
• Recognizes changes in patients' condition and responds appropriately as per policy and SOP.
• Communicates with other members of the healthcare team when changes in condition occur.
• Report problems following the departmental chain of command.
• Verify physician orders are accurate and current. Appropriately receive, document and carry out physician verbal and protocol orders within scope of practice.
• Completes assigned and delated responsibilities within established time frames.
• Demonstrates ability to plan and prioritize assigned workload to assure completion of tasks and required documentation within tour of duty.
• Demonstrates and promotes positive image through professional conduct, appearance and communication.
• Attends all annual and mandatory in-services, required meetings and continuing education programs.
• Maintains required continuing education units for licensure/certifications required for position.
• Demonstrates and promotes positive image through professional conduct, appearance and communication.
• Attends all annual and mandatory in-services, required meetings and continuing education programs.
• Maintains required continuing education units for licensure/certifications required for position.
• Understands the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization and acts accordingly.
• Formulates goals for professional development annually.
• Demonstrates active listening skills.
• Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills in interactions with patients, staff and visitors. Demonstrates cooperative interactions with co-workers. Works with other members of the healthcare team to provide appropriate and timely care for patients.
• Offers assistance to other staff when time is available.
• The MIT for Polysomnography operates under the direction of the Lead Sleep Tech and the supervision of the Supervisor of Sleep. They review completed work for results achieved and for conformance to department policies and requirements.

Work Schedule: Compressed tour, 10 hour shifts (4 out of 5 days per week) rotating, (Saturdays, as needed)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 82494F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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 "Required Documents" section of this announcement."

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period 2-year, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency Applicants must be proficient in spoken & written English.
• Education. There are no specific educational requirements for occupation. Education may be substituted for experience only at GS-4 & GS-5 levels. See grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutions

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations:

For GS-07: Experience. At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. This would be experience which provided the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to independently conduct difficult but standardized polysomnography examinations.

In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:

1. Knowledge of CPAP function and operation to select and fit appropriate PAP patient interface devices.
2. Ability to independently titrate and document PAP level to achieve therapeutic goals.
3. Knowledge of indications, complications, and contraindications of CPAP therapy.
4. Knowledge of Bi-Level pressure titrations.
5. Ability to recognize changes seen during the PSG tracing and identify all stages of sleep. This includes the ability to score and analyze sleep stages in clinical polysomnography recordings.

Certification. No certification or registration is required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is desirable

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of sleep disorders and sleep disorder treatments required to perform sleep diagnostic procedures.
• Monitors and evaluates patient performance during sleep procedures and evaluate response to therapy.
• Recommends changes based on information obtained.
• Performs pre and post-test calibrations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical record organization to review medical records, sleep study orders, consent forms, and medical charts, etc.
• Conduct full sleep studies including staging with guidance from lead or supervisor MIT, and recognize possible medical conditions which influence or result from events occurring during sleep

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-07.

Physical Requirements: The position requires potentially long periods of continued sitting, walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring of equipment/objects may be required. Ability to lift 45 pounds. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 11/01/2025, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Area of Consideration - Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order:

1. Current permanent VA employees of the facility.
2. All other VA employees.
3. All other applicants-This position is under a shortage FY26 occupations and Veterans Preference is WAIVED (does NOT apply).

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.