2026.02.15

What’s Veterans Health Administration like in terms of their business, the role, and the work culture?

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I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) – RPSGT position at Veterans Health Administration.

Ms.Smith

What does a Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) do?

Ms.Smith

Well, they independently monitor patients during all stages of sleep using various recording devices, score and analyze sleep stages in clinical recordings, and perform interventions like positive airway pressure and oxygen therapies with minimal supervision.

Dr.Job

What are the salary ranges for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this role ranges from $39,694 to $87,122.

Dr.Job

Are there any educational requirements for this job?

Ms.Smith

Actually, there aren’t any specific educational requirements for this occupation, but education can be substituted for experience at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels.

Dr.Job

Is certification necessary for this role?

Ms.Smith

No, certification isn’t required, but it’s strongly desirable for those at the GS-6 level or above to show they have the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Dr.Job

What language proficiency is needed for this position?

Ms.Smith

Medical Instrument Technicians need to be proficient in spoken and written English.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith