Night Sleep Lab Tech: Polysomnography Expert

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PCH Princeton Community Hospital is seeking a Sleep Technician to perform diagnostic sleep studies and manage polysomnographic procedures in the Sleep Lab. The role requires WV licensure, an LRTR credential, and NBRC certifications with at least 1 year of polysomnography experience.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, obtaining consent for recordings, documenting patient data, and maintaining accurate logs and records. Night shift in the Sleep Lab is common in this position.

Qualifications

• State licensure required by the governing board.
• LRTR licensure per WV law.
• NBRC certifications: CPFT, RPFT, CRT, RRT.
• CPR certification is required.
• 1 year polysomnographic experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality polysomnograms
• Utilizes proper testing montages to detect abnormal sleep architecture, EEG/EKG abnormalities, abnormal respiratory events, and low oximetry.
• Performs equipment pre- and post-testing including impedance check and calibrations and records in patient's permanent record.
• Obtains consent for Video Taping, Filming and/or Photography and Polysomnogram.
• Completes Pre- and Post-sleep Questionnaires.
• Documents history of the patient's sleep problems and documentation for each procedure.
• Detects sleep hygiene problems and records appropriately.
• Charts clinical notes for interpretation by physician regarding action taken and any comfort measures provided during sleep testing.
• Records an event log with chronological documentation of patient interaction during sleep testing.
• Labels, files, and stores medical data and test results according to Policy/Procedure in Sleep Center Manual.

Skills

Communication & reporting

Eye-hand coordination

Education

LRTR licensure (WV)

RPSGT or RST certification

CPFT

RPFT

CRT

RRT

CPR certification

Current RPSGT (preferred)

Clinical Sleep Educator Certificate

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Job description

PCH Princeton Community Hospital is seeking a Sleep Technician to perform diagnostic sleep studies and manage polysomnographic procedures in the Sleep Lab. The role requires WV licensure, an LRTR credential, and NBRC certifications with at least 1 year of polysomnography experience.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, obtaining consent for recordings, documenting patient data, and maintaining accurate logs and records. Night shift in the Sleep Lab is common in this position.