Sleep Tech

WVU Medicine

44d•Onsite

About The Position

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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 within two (2) years of hire.
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.