Job Title

The Polysomnographic Technologist I (PSGT I) is a competent staff member who provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders through home and in-center testing. In addition to performing various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, the PSGT provides education related to a variety of sleep disorders. Care is provided to the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric population. Perform pre-study requirements as defined by department policies and procedures. Perform patient set up according to published standards. Under prescribed protocols, collect, analyze, and prepare diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies for physician interpretation. Select appropriate interface options for patients requiring PAP therapy. Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate patient education. Provides emergency medical care such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and artificial respiration. Monitor patients' physiological responses to therapy and consult with the provider if adverse reactions or conditions occur. Appropriately clean and disinfect relevant equipment. Ability to work independently and practice with little or no assistance, as applicable Submit personal and professional goals annually Requires competency evaluation Other Functions: Performs other duties as assigned Participates in a quality improvement activity Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or degree in sleep technology resulting in eligibility to sit for the RPSGT exam. Exam must be passed within 3 months of hire and licensed by the Virginia State Board of Medicine within 30 days of passing the exam. OR Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a nationally accredited board leading to eligibility to sit for the RPSGT Exam. Exam must be passed within 3 months of hire and licensed by the Virginia State Board of Medicine within 30 days of passing the exam. OR No experience to be hired as Trainee. All educational requirements must be attained and RPSGT exam passed within 18 months of hire and licensed by the Virginia State Board of Medicine within 30 days of passing the exam. AND Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire Preferred Qualifications: experience in the he althcare field Travel Required: Occasionally Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually low. The setting for this role will include healthcare settings. Exposure to controlled temperature environments, both hot and cold, is to be expected. Workplace Exposure: All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spill or splashes of (blood or body fluids) Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, demonstrate hand and finger dexterity in the course of their work, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The expected physical workload is expected to be Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. This role is expected to use the following machines, tools, and equipment: Computer Positive airway pressure machines and interfaces Sensors and electrodes for signals Medical gas administration equipment