RPSGT-Day Sleep Technician

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond, Inc.•Midlothian, VA

About The Position

The Company: Pulmonary Associates of Richmond (PAR) has been around since 1974. That's 50 years of serving the greater Richmond community. We specialize in pulmonary medicine, sleep disorders and research. Our staff cares about our patients and delivers the utmost excellence in quality care and customer service. Enjoy weekly pay with the opportunity to grow in a team orientated work environment! The Position: The RPSGT Day Sleep Technicians provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. We are looking for two experienced, fully registered, and certified full time Sleep Technicians to work at our PAR Sleep Center location.

Requirements

Licensure: RPSGT is required and Virginia licensure.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One year experience is preferred; will consider equivalent education in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

Score nighttime sleep studies, including sleep / wake stages and clinical events according to accepted guidelines and clinic protocols, and generate accurate reports by tabulating data.
Educate patients about CPAP therapy and perform mask fittings.
Perform download of CPAP machine data cards
Trouble shoot CPAP mask and machine problems and work with patient to find solution to increase compliance.
Coordinate with DME company regarding patient’s CPAP machine: complete and fax paperwork for initial set ups, write and fax RX for initial set ups and new equipment, assist with patient questions and equipment problems, etc.
Respond to voicemails and EMR messages within timeframe as set by PAR.
Accurately document patient activity, phone calls, etc. in EMR
Coordinate home sleep studies: Instruct patients on the proper use of the home sleep unit, complete all paperwork, upload completed studies for physician review, etc.
Fax sleep study results to referring physicians.
Trouble shoot sleep software and equipment.
Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory.
Maintain cleanliness of lab by cleaning and disinfecting equipment
Communicate with night techs regarding patient needs, questions, etc.
Must be willing and able to work at any of PAR’s three locations on a moment’s notice.
Schedule appointments for patients to pick up Auto PAP machine for at-home Auto PAPtitrations. Instruct patients in the proper use of the machine. Fit patients with CPAP masks.
Perform in-lab diagnostic PSGs, split-night studies and titration studies as needed (i.e.: for patients who happen to work the night shift) in accordance with the established protocols as outlined in the PAR Sleep Lab Policy and Procedure manual.
Perform actigraphy testing.
Participate in AASM interscorer reliability program once / month.
Obtain 10 CEUs per year (year is based on anniversary date of employment)
Adhere to Pulmonary Associates’ standards of excellent customer service to patients, caregivers, providers, coworkers, and those outside of Pulmonary Associates
Adhere to HIPAA policies and procedures in order to protect patient privacy and security.
Perform other duties as required by the providers, manager or member of Administration.