Sleep Technician

Lifepoint Health • Danville, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sleep Technician Full-time Your experience matters Sovah Health Danville is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Sleep Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. How you’ll contribute A Sleep Technician who excels in this role: Prepares for the arrival of the patient by setting up and preparing the equipment for the ordered test. Interviews patients to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures. Performs testing and any additional testing required for the sleep disorder that is noted. Scores, interprets, and reports results of sleep studies. Educates patients about test results, sleep disorders, community support groups, and available resources. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we’re looking for Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of a program in Polysomnography (or equivalent experience as a Polysomnographic Technician) Additional requirements include: Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required. Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent. Registered Sleep Technologist (RPSGT). More about Sovah Health Sovah Health Danville is a 250-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Danville community for over 120 years. We are proud to be accredited by American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation Services for Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure, and accredited by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer and is a member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network. EEOC Statement “ Sovah Health - Danville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health - Danville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Requirements

• Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of a program in Polysomnography (or equivalent experience as a Polysomnographic Technician)
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required.
• Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent.
• Registered Sleep Technologist (RPSGT).

Responsibilities

• Prepares for the arrival of the patient by setting up and preparing the equipment for the ordered test.
• Interviews patients to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.
• Performs testing and any additional testing required for the sleep disorder that is noted.
• Scores, interprets, and reports results of sleep studies.
• Educates patients about test results, sleep disorders, community support groups, and available resources.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees