Respiratory Therapist-Sleep Lab

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV is seeking a Sleep Lab professional to perform diagnostic sleep studies and contribute to patient evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. Must hold LRTR licensure and obtain RPSGT/RST within 2 years, with NBRC credentials (CPFT/RPFT/CRT/RRT) and CPR certification.

Responsibilities include high-quality polysomnography, accurate data recording, consent procedures, coding, and maintaining thorough documentation for physician review.

Qualifications

• Must hold current licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided.
• Knowledge of polysomnography equipment and testing montages.
• Experience documenting test results and patient history.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality polysomnograms.
• Uses proper testing montages to detect sleep architecture, EEG/EKG abnormalities, respiratory events and oximetry issues.
• Performs pre- and post-testing equipment checks and records results.
• Obtains consent for Video Taping, Filming and/or Photography and Polysomnogram.
• Completes Pre- and Post-sleep Questionnaires.
• Documents patient sleep history and procedural details.
• Identifies sleep hygiene issues and records findings.
• Charts notes for physician interpretation and actions taken.
• Maintains event logs and organizes medical data per policy.

Skills

Communication

Polysomnography tech

Documentation

Education

LRTR license

RPSGT or RST within 2 years

CPFT/RPFT/CRT/RRT NBRC

CPR certification

Job description

Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Performs diagnostic sleep studies related to the evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided.

WV:

Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered (LRTR) through the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care

• Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists OR Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) through American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) within two (2) years of hire.
• Certification in one of the following through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC):
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Certification in CPR.

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year of Polysomnographic experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• Current certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
• Clinical Sleep Educator Certificate from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year of Sleep Study scoring experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs high-quality polysomnograms
• Utilizes proper testing montages to detect abnormal sleep architecture, EEG/EKG abnormalities, abnormal respiratory events, and low oximetry.
• Performs equipment pre- and post-testing including impedance check and calibrations and records in patient's permanent record.
• Obtains consent for Video Taping, Filming and/or Photography and Polysomnogram.
• Completes Pre- and Post-sleep Questionnaires.
• Document history of the patient's sleep problems and documentation for each procedure.
• Detect sleep hygiene problems and record appropriately.
• Charts clinical notes for interpretation by physician regarding action taken and any comfort measures provided during sleep testing.
• Records an event log with chronological documentation of patient interaction during sleep testing.
• Labels, files, and stores medical data and test results according to Policy/Procedure in Sleep Center Manual.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stoop, kneel, stand on feet for extended periods of time, lift, carry, push and pull objects and patients of various weights in order to maneuver patients.
• Ability to operate the sleep lab requiring eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity, near, far, and night visions with extended visual concentration.
• Ability to communicate and understand instructions, information and/or concepts in order to report patient information, to explain the procedure and process to the patient, and to compile and complete technical reports.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The Sleep Lab is a normal office environment with possible machinery vibrations.
• May be exposed to mechanical or electrical hazards, blood and body fluids as well as infectious diseases due to the nature of the department and patient contact.
• Ability to operate the sleep lab requiring eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity, near, far, and night visions with extended visual concentration.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate and understand instructions, information and/or concepts in order to report patient information, to explain the procedure and process to the patient, and to compile and complete technical reports.

Additional Job Description

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Shift: Night (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: PCH Princeton Community Hospital
• Cost Center: 136 PCH Neuro Sleep Lab
• Address: 122 12th Street Princeton West Virginia
• Equal Opportunity Employer: West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.