Polysomnographic Technician

Loyal Source; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source Government Services is seeking 1 full-time Polysomnographic Technician to support the VA Puget Sound Health Care System - American Lake Division in Lakewood, WA. The role focuses on delivering high-quality sleep study services to Veterans, with emphasis on accurate data collection and patient care.

Responsibilities include PSG setup, scoring, PAP titration, and maintaining equipment; the candidate must hold a sleep technologist license and RPSGT certification, with 2+ years of

Qualifications

• Must hold an active, full, current, and unrestricted sleep technologist license if required by the State, Territory, or Commonwealth.
• Must be trained and certified by an accredited sleep technician training program.
• Minimum 2 years of experience independently performing sleep lab services including in-lab PSG, titration studies, HSAT, and scoring.
• Hold an active Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification issued by BRPT.

Responsibilities

• Event scoring of sleep studies (respiratory events, sleep states, arousals, limb movements, cardiac rhythm, parasomnias).
• Preparation of studies for interpretation, including labeling, summary sheets, and notes.
• Set-up, interface, and calibration of PSG equipment (16- and 32-channel systems).
• Operate computerized monitoring system for airflow, respiratory effort, oximetry, CO2, ECG, and more.
• Daily QC of sleep-lab equipment and report malfunctions.
• Apply and monitor PAP modalities and titration guidance.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

RPSGT certification

Accredited sleep technician program

Tools

PSG equipment

Job description

Loyal Source Government Services is looking for 1 full-time Polysomnographic Technicians to provide services to VA Puget Sound Health Care System - American Lake Division located in Lakewood, WA

Job Summary: Polysomnographic Technicians must be efficient, motivated, focuses on patient care with our Veteran population. Polysomnographic Technicians are expected to maintain a high degree of accurate productivity and performance while working with our VA community at VA Puget Sound Health Care System - American Lake Division in Lakewood, WA.Polysomnographic Technicians are required to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and consistent care to individuals.

Pay Rate

$41.58/hr + $5.42 H&W Fringe

Duties

• Event scoring of sleep studies (respiratory events, sleep states, arousals, limb movements, cardiac rhythm, parasomnias).


• Preparation of studies for Technician interpretation, including proper labeling, summary sheets, and technical notes


• Set-up, interface, and calibration of PSG equipment (16-channel and 32-channel systems depending on local platform.


• Operation of computerized non-invasive monitoring system for: airflow and respiratory effort, pulse oximetry, transcutaneous CO2, Plethysmography, ECG, muscle tone, digital video monitoring system.


• Daily quality control of all sleep-lab equipment.


• Identify and report suspected malfunctions to Biomedical Engineering and IT support


• Apply, monitor and adjust PAP modalities.


• Recognize respiratory events that require PAP pressure adjustment according to AASM titration guidelines.


• Document PAP tolerance, mask fit, leak, and response.


• Explain procedures and ensure patient comfort to optimize data quality.


• Monitor and record significant observations


• Recognize artifacts and correct them to maintain valid signals.


• Identify urgent clinical concerns and respond appropriately: notify supervisor for noncritical issues, activate VA Code Blue procedures when needed, and initiate CPR when required.


• Organize prepare, complete patient charts, tracings, and technical notes for physical review.


• Accurate, timely documentation in CPRS/HER systems.


• Upload and transfer electronic files and diagnostic data in accordance with VA standards.


• Prepare PAP supply requests (filters, tubing, masks) when required by the Sleep Program Chief. Perform other duties that directly support Sleep Lab operations, as assigned by Sleep Medicine leadership (nonclinical tasks must remain appropriate for an RPSGT scope).


• Shall not prescribe, dispense, or administer medications.


• Ensure all recorded data, scoring results, and technical notes are uploaded and routed appropriately so that supervising sleep Technicians can meet communication requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active, full, current, and unrestricted sleep technologist license if required by the State, Territory, or Commonwealth in which the credential is issued.


• Must be trained and certified by an accredited sleep technician training program


• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience independently performing sleep lab services including in lab PSG, titration studies, HSAT, and scoring.


• Hold an active Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification issued by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

Additional Information

• VA Business Hours: 24/7, including weekends and Federal Holidays.


• Work Schedule
  
  
  
  • Night shift:
    
    
    
    • Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
    
    
    • 6:00 p.m - 7:00 a.m.
    
    
  
  

Please note: this position is notional and contingent upon the award of a government contract.

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About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

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