Respiratory Therapist-Sleep Lab

WVU Medicine

3d • 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 Registered (LRTR) through the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care
• Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) 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.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, stand on feet for extended periods of time, lift, carry, push and pull objects and patients of various weights in order to maneuver patients.
• Ability to operate the sleep lab requiring eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity, near, far, and night visions with extended visual concentration.
• Ability to communicate and understand instructions, information and/or concepts in order to report patient information, to explain the procedure and process to the patient, and to compile and complete technical reports.

Nice To Haves

• Current certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
• 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 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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed