Sleep Lab Tech

Grafton City Hospital is a rural hospital with vision, diversity, stability, and a future. A strong contributor to the county’s economic status as it is the one of the largest employers in Taylor County at GCH, we have one simple mission: We are committed to the promotion of wellness and to the provision of comprehensive healthcare to our community with respect to all people. Grafton is located in the heart of northern West Virginia. Nestled inside of Taylor County, Grafton, the county seat, is centrally located less 30 miles from Morgantown, Bridgeport and Fairmont, WV. Our 100 plus dedicated and caring employees are encouraged to employ their talents and abilities to solve any challenge faced by our patients and the surrounding community.

While many hospitals, especially rural hospitals, are closing because of ever declining reimbursement for the services they provide, Grafton City Hospital continues get stronger by operating more efficiently and providing excellent healthcare to our community.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Under the direct supervisor of the Sleep Lab Coordinator, the Polysomnography Technician provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including all forms of respiratory care including aerosol treatments, oxygen therapy, ventilator care, and assist in emergency procedures polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services and patient care and education.  In addition, 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 flows 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 situation requiring manual resuscitation. Assists in transports for patients requiring ventilator support within the facility.
• Sleep Lab functions: Explain procedures and orientate patient 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 signals free. Document observations. Implement appropriate interventions.
• Administrative job duties include answering the telephone.
   

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent. Certifications as described above.

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 preferred.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A Sleep Lab 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.
 

Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• 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;.

and

• 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.

or

• Ability to become certified within 120 days of hire. 

Preferred:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Licensed by the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care with a temporary license with continued employment based upon successfully passing next available national exam is required

EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Minimum 1-year of experience working in a Sleep Lab, Sleep Clinic, and/or Sleep Center.

Preferred:

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• Two years of experience working in a Sleep Lab, Sleep Clinic, and/or Sleep Center.
   

Other requirements / Certifications / Licensing

• If ACLS certification not current, must obtain ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.