Polysomnography Tech I

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

Minimum Qualifications: Education, certification, and/Or licensure:

• 1. Must have completed or have current enrollment in one of the following education programs:
• Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) approved Sleep Technology Approved Resource (STAR) designated focused education program
• Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Programs (A-STEP) on-line self-study modules
• A-STEP 80-hour Introductory Course
• Polysom program through the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

2. Registered Polysomnography Technician (RPSGT) through the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists or must obtain within 30 months of hire.

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

Preferred Qualifications: Education, certification, and/Or licensure:

1. Associate degree in an Allied Health Field 2. Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) upon hire

3. ACLS Certification within 90 days of hire

Experience

1. One (1) year of health care experience 2. One (1) year of Sleep Lab experience

Core job duties and responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• 1.
• Coordinates and prioritizes scheduling of both inpatient and outpatient procedures while ensuring proper document flow and storage according to established departmental guidelines.
• 2.
• Assures the completion of all patient testing procedures within established time frames, as observed by supervision.
• 3.
• Documents procedures performed in the patient chart within established guidelines, as observed by supervision.
• 4.
• Files and completes necessary departmental documentation in an accurate and timely fashion to provide necessary historical data, as monitored by supervision.
• 5.
• Submits accurate and timely patient charges, as monitored by supervision.
• 6.
• Obtains necessary information from the clinical record, requisition, or by directly questioning the patient to enable the technologist to be aware of any special circumstances involved and to achieve a quality study to facilitate the completion of a final report, as monitored by supervision.
• 7.
• Performs sleep studies in accordance with the policy and procedure guidelines.
• 8.
• Assures the accurate recording of the electrical impulses of the neurological system 9.
• Prepares initial data for use by the physician in the formulation of sleep reports according to established departmental guidelines as monitored by supervision.
• 10.
• Informs the patient and family regarding the nature and significance of the procedure to be performed, as observed by supervision.
• 11.
• Accurately observes, records, and reports all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions in a timely manner, as monitored by supervision.
• 12.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department policies and procedures.
• 13.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the equipment, procedure rooms, and work areas of the Sleep Evaluation Center.
• 14.
• Assists in maintaining a daily stock of clean linen and necessary supplies for the patient testing rooms of the Sleep Evaluation Center, as monitored by supervision.
• 15.
• Participates in the cleaning and maintenance of all equipment, detecting instrument malfunctions, making minor adjustments, and reporting the need for any repairs in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines as monitored by supervision.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to lift, push, or pull minimum of 40 pounds. 2. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. 3. The flexibility to work during unscheduled hours.

Working environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. 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.

Skills and abilities

1. Good verbal and written skills 2. Ability to communicate appropriately with physicians, staff, and patients.

Additional

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Shift

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center

197 WVUH FMT Neuro Sleep Lab

Address: 1325 Locust Avenue

Fairmont

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.