The incumbent serves primarily as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT.) for the Pulmonary Critical Care Sleep Service (PCCSS) Health Center located at the Lt. Col. Luke J. Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN. The Sleep Technologist works under the direct supervision of the PCCSS Sleep Health Center Supervisor and the general supervision of the Sleep Medical Director providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
The Sleep Technologist works under the direct supervision of the Pulmonary Critical Care Sleep Service (PCCSS) Sleep Health Center Supervisor and the general supervision of the Sleep Medical Director providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. The incumbent duties include but not limited to: Perform Sleep Clinic duties according to PCCSS Sleep Health Center policies and procedure protocols.
Perform and complete PSG/HSAT/MSLT/MWT studies according to PCCSS policy and procedure protocols. Accurately scores studies and assigns to correct reading physician/fellow. Downloads PAP therapy equipment via Cloud based programs for compliance and assesses the need for changes to PAP Therapy. Adjusts pressure on devices based on the compliance download and make adjustments according to protocols.
Changes interfaces as needed for patient comfort and compliance in accordance with protocols. Assesses the respiratory/sleep status of patients using data acquired through physical observation and PAP compliance downloads to determine the effectiveness of therapy being administered. Evaluates progress of patients, observes, and assesses any deviation from the expected. Collaborates with providers to modify written orders as indicated.
Makes recommended changes to patient's therapy, i.e., pressure changes, mask changes, and changes to other comfort related PAP therapy settings.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:30PM- 6:30AM and Friday- Sunday 6:00PM - 8:00AM Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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 Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 50781-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
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amber.weddington@va.gov · 304-429-6741 X2309
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $55882 – $72644/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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