Sleep Lab Tech (Polysomnographic Tech)

At Grafton City Hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services with compassion, integrity, stability, vision, and innovation. Since 1945, our hospital has been the cornerstone of the Grafton community, serving patients and families with personalized care and advanced medical treatment. As one of the largest employers in Taylor County with over 150 dedicated and caring employees, we are committed to employing our talents and abilities to solve any challenges our patients and communities face. Grafton City Hospital is centrally located less than 30 miles from Morgantown, Bridgeport, and Fairmont, WV. 

POSITION SUMMARY

• A sleep technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director or designee to 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. Technologists, technicians, and trainees work under the direct supervision of the credentialed sleep technologist or the medical director and will perform all department functions including: Patient Scheduling & Pre-authorizations; PSG testing; CPAP Titrations; MSLT studies; MWT studies; Day Studies; Split Night studies; Scoring; and assisting with department quality assurance & performance improvement programs.
• Essential job functions include: Cardiopulmonary Functions : Gather and analyze patient information, including patient history, physical information, medications and physician order(s). Administers aerosol treatment, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry and peak flow assessment in a timely manner, and according to established procedures. Administers appropriate oxygen therapy, according to written order(s) and makes adjustment recommendations to ensure adequate oxygenation. Demonstrates operating knowledge in adult ventilation. Interprets ABGs, pulse ox and other lab results. Performs chest auscultation and records results. Responds to and is responsible for ventilation in emergency situations requiring manual resuscitation. Assists in transporting patients requiring ventilator support within the facility.
• Sleep Lab functions: Explain procedures and orientate patients to the sleep center. Prepare and calibrate equipment. Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted standards, making adjustments if necessary to ensure proper signal, follow procedural protocols. Perform polysomnographic data acquisition, while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure free signals. Document observations. Implement appropriate interventions.
• Administrative job duties include answering the telephone.
   

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent. Certifications as described above.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• A Polysomnographic Technologist will be currently certified or eligible for certification as a certified or registered technologist in sleep disorders such as a RST, RPSGT, and/or SDS;.

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• Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential.

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• Ability to become certified within 120 days of hire. (Licensed by the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care with a temporary license with continued employment based upon successfully passing the next available national exam is required.)

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a Sleep Lab, Sleep Clinic, and/or Sleep Center.
• Preferred: Two years of experience working in a Sleep Lab, Sleep Clinic, and/or Sleep Center.
• Incumbent will be able to demonstrate working knowledge of all equipment and provide preventative maintenance, disinfection, sterilization and assembly of equipment effectively.
• Strong customer focus and the ability to display respect, create a positive impression. Patient registration and/or health care experience are preferred.

Grafton City Hospital is an Equal-Opportunity employer.