Polysomnographic Technician/Registered Respiratory Therapist

RieLes Group • Newport News, VA

8h

About The Position

RieLes Group is seeking a full-time Polysomnographic Technician to support McDonald Army Health Center in Fort Eustis, Virginia. The role provides sleep-study care for active military service members and their families in the Tidewater community. The department can create a schedule in accordance with the technician’s availability; work is normally scheduled between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., typically four to five nights per week.

The Sleep Study Technician works under the direct supervision of the Pulmonary Provider and performs services in accordance with McDonald Army Health Center’s professional standards. The technician performs detailed diagnostic testing and patient monitoring, operates and fine-tunes complex computerized precision instruments, and recognizes and initially repairs malfunctioning equipment. If repairs cannot be made, the technician takes steps to discontinue the study. The role requires advanced knowledge of sleep disorders, cardiopulmonary physiology, and electromyography (EMG) as applied to sleep studies. The technician also explains testing and monitoring procedures to patients’ families and communicates tactfully with patients, including when they are partially or fully disrobed.

RieLes Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to the protected characteristics listed in the posting. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with governing law. The company reserves the right to modify or revise the job description in part or in entirety.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be a licensed Polysomnographic Technician.
• Must hold the RPSGT credential.
• At least one year of experience performing similar duties.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Knowledge of standardized patient care and sufficient skills to perform procedures.
• Working knowledge of equipment and supply terminology.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients’ age-related needs.
• Practical knowledge of technical methods, principles, and practices applicable to sleep studies.
• Advanced understanding of sleep disorders and cardiopulmonary physiology.
• Advanced understanding of electromyography (EMG) and its application to sleep studies.
• Ability to recognize and initially address equipment malfunctions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully.

Responsibilities

• Perform sleep-study diagnostic procedures and detailed patient monitoring.
• Recognize abnormally functioning equipment and perform initial repairs.
• Discontinue a study when equipment repairs cannot be made.
• Independently plan difficult assignments and perform procedures requiring fine distinctions and adjustment of complex computerized precision instruments.
• Explain testing and monitoring procedures to patients’ families.
• Communicate tactfully with patients, including when they are partially or fully disrobed.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ age-related needs.

What This Job Offers

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