Polysomnographic Tech

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings match

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-campus dining discounts

Job summary

Valley Health in Virginia seeks a per diem Sleep Lab Technologist to perform in-center and home sleep apnea testing, plus diagnostic and therapeutic sleep interventions. You will monitor sleep stages, coordinate with the clinical team, and ensure exceptional patient care in a fast-paced lab.

The role requires AS or RPSGT credentials, board certification and VA licensure, plus active BLS. Per diem schedule offers flexibility and integration with our sleep services.

Qualifications

• AS or RPSGT in Sleep Diagnostics with Board Registration required.
• Board Certification and VA licensure required.
• RPSGT (BRPT) required.
• BLS Certification (Healthcare Provider) required.
• Must be Board Certified in sleep and maintain licensure for direct patient care.
• New hires must have AHA certification prior to orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders in center and home sleep apnea testing.
• Perform polysomnography, CPAP titration studies and related sleep studies.
• Monitor apnea-hypopnea index, oxygen desaturation and respiratory index with accurate reporting.
• Deliver direct patient education and maintain high quality patient care under supervision.

Skills

Sleep diagnostics knowledge

Patient education

Team training

Education

AS or RPSGT in Sleep Diagnostics

Board Certification and VA license

RPSGT certification

BLS Certification

Board Certification in sleep field

AHA certification (for orientation)

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department SLEEP LAB - 207029 Worker Sub Type Per Diem Work Shift Pay Range Job Description
Board Certified Polysomnographic Technologists work under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager and provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. Including, Polysomnograms, Split- PSG/CPAP studies, CPAP titration studies, Bi-pap, ambulatory studies to include, reflecting sympathetic nervous system activation, wake/sleep detection, REM/Deep/Light sleep stages (true sleep time), monitoring body position as well as snoring. Technologists will accurately monitor Apnea/Hypopnea index, Oxygen desaturation and Respiratory index and provide the highest level of patient care with direct emergent intervention as needed.

Education and Experience

• Minimum AS or R. PSG T. in Sleep Diagnostics with Board Registration required
• Experience Certification & Licensures: Board Certification and VA licensure required
• RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist- BRPT) required
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required
• * Must be Board Certified holding credentials in sleep as well as maintain licensure when providing direct patient care during diagnostic studies.
• * New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Licensure: Department of Health Professions Board of Medicine: License to Practice as a Polysomnographic Technologist Commonwealth of Virginia 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233-1463 www.dhp.virginia.gov/medicine

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in Respiratory and Neurodiagnostics as it relates to sleep staging
• Ability to orient and train technologists, and affiliate students required
• Ability to conduct in-services and provide technical assistance required
• Demonstrated ability to follow verbal instructions required
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing required

Physical Demands

17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/Assistants

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.