Polysom Tech- Stony Point Center for Sleep Medicine- Nights

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

We are hiring a night shift RPSGT for working hours Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 7pm-7am. The Polysom Tech RPSGT will support the Center for Sleep Medicine at VCU Health Stony Point campus. We are adding additional providers, increasing access to new patient visits by adding shared medical visits and developing a partnership with Cardiology and Pulmonology. If you are an experienced RPSGT and interested in joining a fantastic, growing team we would love to speak with you! The Polysom Tech (Reg) provides safe, reliable, diagnostic sleep testing and effective respiratory care as an advanced practitioner for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, in accordance to discipline training level, Clinical Practice Guidelines, hospital standards, guidelines and protocols, as well as to serve as a sleep medicine technical resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students, and can function as a shift team leader in the absence of the supervisor.

Requirements

• Current licensure with the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Polysomnographic Technologist.
• Current RPSGT.
• Current AHA BLS Certification.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience in Sleep Medicine as a recording and scoring polysomnographic technician/technologist.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience using a variety of Sleep Medicine equipment, troubleshooting and correcting recording artifacts.
• Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice setting.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of clinical experience in Sleep Medicine as an RPSGT recording and scoring polysomnographic technologist.
• Two (2) years of experience in pediatrics as a sleep technologist.
• Experience using Compumedics diagnostic software, capnography, and advanced treatment modalities.
• Experience performing MSLT, MWT and HSAT operations.
• Academic healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of sleep medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and VCU Health policies and procedures and established practice guidelines.
• Follows documented physician orders for sleep study operations.
• Identifies and corrects artifact during sleep study operations.
• Determines when to implement therapy during sleep testing operations established guidelines, protocols and provider orders.
• Scores sleep testing data with 85% or better agreement rate with the Medical Director.
• Coordinates the scheduling of procedures and distributes daily workloads.
• Performs patient reminder calls for procedures, providing recommendations and tips to patients and parents necessary to improve the success of the procedure.
• Calls manufacturer for equipment troubleshooting advice.
• Cardiopulmonary monitoring and intervention, including during emergency response; airway care; consulting with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and well stocked manner.
• Perform shift team leader role in the supervisor's absence, if applicable.

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees