Polysomnography Tech II SMG

WVU Medicine•Charleston, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic sleep studies related to the evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders. The role completes patient testing in the Sleep Center and hospital, including bedside and critical-care-area studies, and prepares initial data for physicians’ sleep reports. The technologist documents study information, communicates with patients and families, observes and reports patient concerns, and scores sleep studies according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine guidelines. The position also involves maintaining equipment and work areas, participating in continuing education and department activities, and providing technical instruction to trainees and medical staff. The work requires flexibility to work during unscheduled hours and the ability to lift, push, or pull at least 40 pounds and sit or stand for extended periods.

Requirements

Hold an RPSGT credential through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and have 18 months of Sleep Lab experience; or hold an RST credential through the American Board of Sleep Medicine and have 18 months of Sleep Lab experience; or meet the applicable state respiratory-therapist licensure and experience pathway.
For the West Virginia respiratory-therapist pathway: hold an LRTR or LRTC credential through the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care and have one year of respiratory-therapist experience.
For the Pennsylvania respiratory-therapist pathway: hold respiratory-therapist licensure through the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine and have one year of respiratory-therapist experience.
Respiratory therapists must hold one of the following NBRC certifications: CPFT, RPFT, CRT, RRT, or SDS.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Have good verbal and written communication skills.
Communicate appropriately with physicians, staff, and patients.
Be able to lift, push, or pull at least 40 pounds and sit or stand for extended periods.
Be flexible to work during unscheduled hours.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in an allied health field or graduation from a respiratory-therapy program.
Respiratory-therapy license.
ACLS certification.
Respiratory-therapist experience with 1–2 years of sleep-lab experience.
Hospital patient-care work experience.

Responsibilities

Complete patient testing procedures at the Sleep Center and in the hospital, ensuring high-quality and efficient studies.
Document information in Tech Notes, acquisition equipment, and the patient chart.
Perform sleep studies in accordance with department policies and procedures at the Sleep Evaluation Center, bedside, and in hospital critical-care areas.
Prepare initial data for physicians to use in formulating sleep reports according to department guidelines.
Use the AIDET communication process and inform patients and families about the nature and significance of the study.
Observe, record, and report patient concerns, symptoms, and reactions in a timely manner.
Assess patient status and age-specific needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the life span and providing care in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Maintain the orderliness and cleanliness of equipment, procedure rooms, and work areas.
Maintain CEU requirements and participate in department education and in-services.
Assist with instruction and hands-on technical training for trainees, house staff, and medical staff.
Contribute to work-unit and department goals by assisting coworkers, sharing ideas, and problem-solving.
Score sleep studies according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine guidelines.