What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographic Tech position at Valley Health?
Job Description
Board Certified Polysomnographic Technologists work under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager and provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. Including, Polysomnograms, Split- PSG / CPAP studies, CPAP titration studies, Bi-pap, ambulatory studies to include, reflecting sympathetic nervous system activation, wake / sleep detection, REM / Deep / Light sleep stages (true sleep time), monitoring body position as well as snoring. Technologists will accurately monitor Apnea / Hypopnea index, Oxygen desaturation and Respiratory index and provide the highest level of patient care with direct emergent intervention as needed.
EducationMinimum AS or R. PSG T. in Sleep Diagnostics with Board Registration required
ExperiencePrevious lifeguard experience preferred
Certification & LicensuresBoard Certification and VA licensure requiredRPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist- BRPT) requiredBLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved requiredMust be Board Certified holding credentials in sleep as well as maintain licensure when providing direct patient care during diagnostic studies.
Licensure : Department of Health ProfessionsBoard of Medicine : License to Practice as a Polysomnographic TechnologistCommonwealth of Virginia9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300Henrico, VA
New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
QualificationsExtensive knowledge in Respiratory and Neurodiagnostics as it relates to sleep stagingAbility to orient and train technologists, and affiliate students requiredAbility to conducts in-services and provide technical assistance requiredDemonstrates the ability to follow verbal instructions requiredDemonstrates the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing required
FLSA ClassificationNon-exempt
Physical Demands17 A Medical Technician / Other Technicians / Assistants
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include :
A Zero-Deductible Health PlanDental and vision insuranceGenerous Paid Time OffTuition AssistanceRetirement Savings MatchA Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeingMembership to Healthy U : An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
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