Polysomnography Specialist — Sleep Tech & Patient Education

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Childrenulness Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, VA, seeks a Polysomnographic Technologist to provide comprehensive sleep study services across all ages, adhering to AASM/RPSGT guidelines.

You will operate polysomnography equipment, educate patients and families, support performance improvement, and participate in training of staff and trainees. Local travel and rotating shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years sleep study experience preferred.
• Professional knowledge of polysomnographic procedures, principles, equipment operations and maintenance as normally acquired through completion of an approved training program.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients/families, staff and physicians.
• Ability to travel locally.
• Rotating shifts may be required.
• CPR Training required or obtained within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accountability and responsibility for the performance and quality of all modalities of polysomnographic procedures in accordance with AASM and RPSGT guidelines and department policies.
• Provides all modalities of polysomnographic procedures for all age groups following established policies, procedures and regulations (hospitalized and ambulatory patients).
• Provides patient/family education.
• Effectively operates equipment.
• Coordinates and maintains efficient office flow for visit process, data collection, and documents.
• Assists with performance improvement, billing, budget, equipment and design processes related to polysomnography procedures.
• Assists with overseeing the training of polysomnographic technicians, students and trainees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

Virginia state licensure as a Polysomnographic Technologist

Tools

Polysomnography equipment operation

Job description

The Childrenulness Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, VA, seeks a Polysomnographic Technologist to provide comprehensive sleep study services across all ages, adhering to AASM/RPSGT guidelines.

You will operate polysomnography equipment, educate patients and families, support performance improvement, and participate in training of staff and trainees. Local travel and rotating shifts may be required.