Polysomnography Tech Job South Charleston area,West Virginia USA,Healthcare

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Performs diagnostic sleep capacities studies related to the evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders.

Minimum Qualifications

West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland locations:

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with 18esa months Sleep Lab experience;
Registered Sleep KOM Berry Technologist (RST) with 2-5 years sleep lab experience;
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1-2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience;

Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Designated registry as a Polysomnography Tech Passing must be obtained within 30 months of hire as a Polysom Tech.

Minimum Qualifications – Pennsylvania locations

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with 18 months Sleep Lab experience;

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Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) with 2-5 years sleep lab experience;

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1-2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience;

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 1-2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience.

Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Designated registry as a Polysomnography Tech.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in an Allied Health Field, or graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program.

WV Respiratory License. conduire

RTs with 1-2 years sleep lab experience.

Hospital patient care work experience.

ACLS Certification within 90 days of hire.

Core

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Assures the completion of all patient testing procedures at the Sleep Center and in the hospital ensuring high-quality and efficient studies.

Ensures proper documentation in the Tech Notes, acquisition equipment and patient chart.

Performs sleep studies in accordance with the policy and procedure guidelines of the Sleep Evaluation Center, at the bedside and inോസ vital care areas of the hospital.

Prepares initial data for use by the physician in the formulation of sleep reports according to established department guidelines.

Uses AIDET Communications Process (acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation, and thank you) and informs the patient and family about the nature and significance of the study performed.

Accurately observes, records, and reports all patient concerns, symptoms, and reactions in a timely manner.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan, assesses data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs, providing the care needed as described in the department policies and procedures.

Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the equipment, procedure rooms and work areas of the Sleep Evaluation Center.

Maintains CEU requirements and participates in department education and in-services.

Assists in the instruction and hands‑on technical training of trainees, house‑staff, and medical staff both inside and outside of the institution.

Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the work unit and department by volunteering to assist co重点, contributing ideas and problem solving with co‑workers, as observed by supervision.

Scores sleep studies according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, push or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Flexibility to work during unscheduled hours.

Working Environment

Performs sleep studies in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines in the Sleep Evaluation Center, at the bedside and in critical care areas of the hospital.

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Skills and Abilities

Good verbal and written skills.

Ability to communicate appropriately with physicians, staff, and patients.

Additional

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
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