| Location | Detroit, MI |
The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT), also known as the Polysomnography Technician, functions within the section of the Sleep Medicine, in Medicine Service, and is responsible for diagnostic testing, scoring, initiation & titration of patients with known or suspected sleep disorders.
Identifies information that must be obtained prior to performing any diagnostic testing and/or therapeutic intervention, including, but not limited to: patient identification, history and review of any previous sleep study or other pertinent information.
Performs comprehensive patient assessments, including, but not limited to: assessment of heart rate and respiratory rate & effort, oxygen saturation, transcutaneous carbon dioxide measurements and electroencephalogram (EEG).
Appropriately prepares patient for procedure using standardized aseptic technique.
Identifies the indications, contraindications and hazards of frequently performed procedures, including: in-lab overnight polysomnography testing & scoring, in-home overnight testing & scoring, MSLT testing, application and titration of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) therapies, pulse oximetry & transcutaneous carbon dioxide monitoring, Inspire therapy, and Actigraphy.
Identifies critical information that must be communicated during testing and procedures, including the provision of directions/coaching/education at a level that is appropriate to patient understanding.
Adapts care to patient situation, including desensitization of mask or interface, reassurance, coaching and/or early termination of study, if warranted.
Identifies and takes proper action when faced with patient situations that require urgent or emergent management, including, but not limited to: falls, fainting, acute mental status change, shortness of breath, hypoxia, chest pain & cardiopulmonary arrest.
Ensures that all completed studies are scored accurately, uploaded to the appropriate storage site and, if needed, printed and placed in the interpreting MD mailbox.
Provides patient education related to the purpose of study, the time required and instructions for use (if providing an in-home study device), ensuring adequate teach-back and understanding.
Ensures a safe patient environment at all times. This includes but is not limited to: keeping patient care areas clean, organized and free from trip hazards, completing disinfection of equipment in-between patients, encouraging the use of walkers or other mobility aids when needed, and making recommendations for urgent care follow up, when indicated.
Uses a practical knowledge of location and function of major body organs and structures in order to position the patient and/or connect monitoring equipment to take optimum advantage of equipment capabilities.
Prepares, calibrates, interfaces, and operates all equipment used in polysomnographic procedures.
This position is also open at the GS-8 grade level only to U.S. Citizens with announcement CBSR-13033600-26-CB. Please ensure you apply to the correct announcement based on your eligibility.
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 9:00pm-7:00am; tour of duty could be subject to change based on the needs of the Agency
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 94408-8 (Full performance level of GS-8)
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized