Polysomnographic technologist

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

NEURODIAGNOSTIC LAB - 207033

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

Pay Range

$26.45 - $39.68

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.

Education

Minimum AS or R. PSG T. in Sleep Diagnostics with Board Registration required

Experience

Certification & Licensures

Board Certification and VA licensure required
RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist- BRPT) required
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required *
Must be Board Certified holding credentials in sleep as well as maintain licensure when providing direct patient care during diagnostic studies.

Licensure:

Department of Health Professions
Board of Medicine: License to Practice as a Polysomnographic Technologist
Commonwealth of Virginia
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
www.dhp.virginia.gov/medicine

* New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

Extensive knowledge in Respiratory and Neurodiagnostics as it relates to sleep staging
Ability to orient and train technologists, and affiliate students required
Ability to conduct in-services and provide technical assistance required
Demonstrated ability to follow verbal instructions required
Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing required

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Physical Demands

17 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 Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership 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.
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.