UHC - Polysomnographer -CRT

WVU Medicine

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: WV: Licensed Respiratory Therapist Certified (LRTC) through the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care
• Certification as a Certified Polysomnographic Technologist (CPSGT) 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.
• One (1) year of Polysomnographic experience.

Nice To Haves

• Current certification as a Certified Polysomnographic Technologist. (CPSGT)
• Clinical Sleep Educator Certificate from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.
• One (1) year of Sleep Study scoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality polysomnograms
• Utilizes proper testing montages to detect abnormal sleep architecture, EEG/EKG abnormalities, abnormal respiratory events, and low oximetry.
• Performs artifact-free polysomnograms.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed