POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIST

Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U wellness program

Job summary

Valley Health System in the United States is seeking a Board Certified Polysomnographic Technologist to perform comprehensive sleep disorder evaluations, including in-center and home sleep apnea testing, CPAP titration, and related diagnostic studies. You will monitor, interpret sleep data, and provide patient education under supervision.

Requirements include AS or RPSGT in Sleep Diagnostics, BLS, and Virginialicensure as applicable, with opportunities for professional growth and an emphasis on

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
• Perform in-center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinate with Clinical Manager and educate patients.
• Monitor PSG-related indices and ensure patient safety during studies.

Skills

Sleep staging knowledge

Train technologists

In-services & tech support

Follow verbal instructions

Verbal & written communication

Education

AS or RPSGT in Sleep Diagnostics

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 NEURODIAGNOSTIC LAB - 207033 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Range $26.45 - $39.68

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

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.

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 *

New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

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

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.

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