Polysomnographic Tech

Valley Health•Winchester, VA

27d

About The Position

Board Certified Polysomnographic Technologists work under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager and provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. Including, Polysomnograms, Split- PSG/CPAP studies, CPAP titration studies, Bi-pap, ambulatory studies to include, reflecting sympathetic nervous system activation, wake/sleep detection, REM/Deep/Light sleep stages (true sleep time), monitoring body position as well as snoring. Technologists will accurately monitor Apnea/Hypopnea index, Oxygen desaturation and Respiratory index and provide the highest level of patient care with direct emergent intervention as needed.

Requirements

AS or R. PSG T. in Sleep Diagnostics with Board Registration required
Board Certification and VA licensure required
RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist- BRPT) required
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required
Must be Board Certified holding credentials in sleep as well as maintain licensure when providing direct patient care during diagnostic studies.
Licensure: Department of Health Professions Board of Medicine: License to Practice as a Polysomnographic Technologist Commonwealth of Virginia 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233-1463 www.dhp.virginia.gov/medicine
New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
Extensive knowledge in Respiratory and Neurodiagnostics as it relates to sleep staging
Ability to orient and train technologists, and affiliate students required
Ability to conducts in-services and provide technical assistance required
Demonstrates the ability to follow verbal instructions required
Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing required

Nice To Haves

Previous lifeguard experience preferred

Benefits

A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Match
A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.