Polysomnographic Tech

## Department

SLEEP LAB - 207029## Worker Sub Type Per Diem## Work Shift
** Pay Grade**#
** 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
* * Previous lifeguard experience preferred    
** 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).      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 conducts in-services and provide technical assistance required  Demonstrates the 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.

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