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The Outpatient Hone Sleep Lead , which will be based at James A. Haley VA Hospital and several Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, including Riverview, New Port Richey, Lakeland and Brooksville. Major duties: Preferred Experience: The Outpatient Home Sleep Lead should have extensive knowledge of Somnoware and its direct clinical integration with Non-Medical home sleep testing equipment. Entering, collecting and downloading patient test results following home sleep procedures using Somnoware and ResMed AirView Independently evaluating patients with suspected or diagnosed sleep related breathing disorders Reviewing sleep study results, therapy data, and treatment compliance Titrating positive airway pressure settings in accordance with established clinical protocols Downloading and interpreting PAP device data Assessing mask fit and fitting patients with the most appropriate interface device Providing patient education on sleep health in alignment with current evidence-based medical practices Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) that support staff competency and are consistent with established hospital policies and applicable Joint Commission standards.
Coordinating clinical workflows and supporting effective outpatient sleep-services operations Experience managing a high-volume outpatient workload with limited direct supervision. Demonstrated a proficiency in independently troubleshooting Somnoware and implementing national directives. Work Schedule :Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4pm A compressed work schedule may be available after completion of orientation and competency validation.
Employees may also be required to work alternating weekends and holidays and may be rotated among clinic locations based on facility needs and training requirements. Requirements: 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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. 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).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Education: IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.