Polysomnographic Tech

Valley Health System • Winchester, VA

6d

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform 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.
• Accurately monitor Apnea/Hypopnea index, Oxygen desaturation and Respiratory index
• Provide the highest level of patient care with direct emergent intervention as needed.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree