Registered Sleep Technologist

Virginia Heart; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Short-Term Disability

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Merit-based increases

Career advancement opportunities

Employee referral bonuses

Employee discounts

Job summary

Virginia Heart in Falls Church and Loudoun Hospital locations seeks a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Technologist) to evaluate and treat sleep disorders. This full-time, non-exempt role covers in-center and out-of-center testing with a focus on comprehensive patient care and education.

The position requires RPSGT certification and at least 1 year of experience, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time hires.

Qualifications

• Must hold RPSGT certification.
• Minimum 1 year experience as polysomnographic or sleep technologist.
• EMR/EHR systems experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze and integrate patient information
• Determine final testing parameters/procedures with ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols
• Review the patienthistory and verify the medical order
• Follow sleep center protocols
• Score sleep/wake stages and clinical events, and generate accurate reports
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download
• Perform patient education and instruction
• Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide feedback to staff
• Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information

Skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Patient education

Communication

Education

Certificate or associate degree in sleep technology

State/national sleep tech program or equivalent

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Location: Falls Church, Fairfax, VA
Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $36.00 - $42.00

Nights: 4-10 hour shifts (Can include weekends)

Must be RPSGT Certified!

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time Hires Only)

Are you looking for new career opportunities, great wages, excellent benefits and work-life balance? Follow your heart to Virginia Heart!

At Virginia Heart, we are looking for talented and compassionate Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Technologist) to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in-center and out-of-center sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist may rotate between our Falls Church and Loudoun Hospital locations.

Benefits

When you work with Virginia Heart, you will enjoy a dedicated and experienced staff, competitive wages, excellent benefits and the following rewards and incentives:

• No holidays!


• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision plans


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Paid Short-Term Disability


• Employee Assistance Program for Mental and Physical well-being


• Three Weeks of Paid Vacation upon eligibility


• One week of Paid Sick Leave


• Annual Merit-Based increases


• Career Advancement Opportunities


• Employee Referral Bonuses


• Employee Discount Programs


• Employee Appreciation; Events to include therapy dogs, raffles, and other fun events

Virginia Heart is Northern Virginia's premier cardiovascular practice, bringing an unparalleled standard of excellence to our patients. We are seeking experienced professionals to join our team in our outpatient cardiology setting. Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Virginia Heart learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze and integrate patient information


• Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.


• Review the patient's history and verify the medical order.


• Follow sleep center protocols.


• Score sleep/wake stages and clinical events, and generate accurate reports.


• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perfom portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.


• Perform patient education and instruction.


• Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide feedback to staff


• Follow HIPAA olicies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.


• Comply with professional standards of conduct.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology or,


• Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technician.


• Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential.


• Minimum of 1 years prior experience as a Polysomnographic or Sleep Technologist.


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred


• Computer proficient; prior experience with and EMR/EHR preferred.


• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Demonstrate teamwork skills.


• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.