Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Citizenship: US
• Citizenship required
• Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Licensure or Certification
• Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation
• however, it is strongly desirable with the possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Registration by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is highly desirable
• For all specialties identified in this standard, Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are desirable
• Training which doesn't result in official certification does not meet this definition
• English Proficiency: Proficient in English (written and spoken) is required for patient care positions Preferred Certification: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS), Registered Sleep Technologists (RST), or Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications are also highly preferable for employees at this level
• Required 1 year Experience: Knowledge of CPAP function and operation to select and fit appropriate PAP patient interface devices
• Ability to independently titrate and document PAP level to achieve therapeutic goals
• Knowledge of indications, complications, and contraindications of CPAP therapy
• Knowledge of Bi-Level pressure titrations
• 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
• Physical Requirements: See VHA Handbook 5019