POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIST

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); 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

Wellness program (Healthy U)

Job summary

Valley Health in Winchester, VA seeks a Board Certified Polysomnographic Technologist to evaluate and treat sleep disorders, including in-center and home sleep apnea testing, PSG studies, CPAP titration, and ambulatory monitoring.

The role requires RPSGT and VA licensure, BLS certification, and board credentials in sleep. Strong knowledge of respiratory and neurodiagnostics, with the ability to train technologists and communicate clearly with patients, is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in Respiratory and Neurodiagnostics as it relates to sleep staging.
• Ability to orient and train technologists, and affiliate students required.
• Demonstrated ability to follow verbal instructions required.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
• Perform in-center and home sleep apnea testing and CPAP titration studies.
• Monitor polysomnographic data including AHI, oxygen desaturation, and respiratory events.
• Deliver direct patient education and ensure high quality patient care.

Skills

Respiratory diagnostics

Neurodiagnostics sleep

Training ability

Verbal communication

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.DepartmentNEURODIAGNOSTIC LAB - 207033Worker Sub TypeRegularWork ShiftPay Range$26.45 - $39.68Job DescriptionBoard 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.EducationMinimum AS or R. PSG T. in Sleep Diagnostics with Board Registration requiredExperienceCertification & LicensuresBoard Certification and VA licensure requiredRPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist- BRPT) requiredBLS 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 ProfessionsBoard of Medicine: License to Practice as a Polysomnographic TechnologistCommonwealth of Virginia9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300Henrico, VA 23233-1463www.dhp.virginia.gov/medicine* New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.QualificationsExtensive knowledge in Respiratory and Neurodiagnostics as it relates to sleep stagingAbility to orient and train technologists, and affiliate students requiredAbility to conduct in-services and provide technical assistance requiredDemonstrated ability to follow verbal instructions requiredDemonstrates the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing requiredFLSA ClassificationNon-exemptPhysical Demands17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/AssistantsBenefitsAt Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:A Zero-Deductible Health PlanDental and vision insuranceGenerous Paid Time OffTuition AssistanceRetirement Savings MatchA Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeingMembership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness ProgramValley 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 .