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WVU Medicine · 3 months ago

WVU-Polysomnographic Technologist I -60072

WVU Medicine Sleep Evaluation Center

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

WVU Medicine is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist I to perform diagnostic sleep studies related to the evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders. The role involves coordinating and prioritizing scheduling, performing sleep studies, and ensuring accurate documentation and patient care within the Sleep Evaluation Center.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinates and prioritizes scheduling of both inpatient and outpatient procedures while ensuring proper document flow and storage according to established departmental guidelines

Assures the completion of all patient testing procedures within established time frames, as observed by supervision

Documents procedures performed in the patient chart within established guidelines, as observed by supervision

Files and completes necessary departmental documentation in an accurate and timely fashion to provide necessary historical data, as monitored by supervision

Submits accurate and timely patient charges, as monitored by supervision

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

Performs sleep studies in accordance with the policy and procedure guidelines

Assures the accurate recording of the electrical impulses of the neurological system

Prepares initial data for use by the physician in the formulation of sleep reports according to established departmental guidelines as monitored by supervision

Informs the patient and family regarding the nature and significance of the procedure to be performed, as observed by supervision

Accurately observes, records, and reports all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions in a timely manner, as monitored by supervision

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

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

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

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

Cleans and prepares necessary items for the proper sterilization techniques strictly adhering to policy and procedure guidelines and infection control standards 100% of the time as monitored by supervision

Attends educational inservices and workshops on topics related to the services of the Sleep Evaluation Center providing information upon their return so as to share the knowledge gained with other related personnel, as observed by supervision, and to continuously work towards increasing the professional level of patient care rendered and acquiring a better understanding of the services and functions of the Sleep Evaluation Center

Reviews educational materials on hand on a self-paced basis and meeting other standards of academic performance determined by the department, as monitored by supervision

Communicates with co-workers and staff to answer any questions as they arise, as monitored by supervision

Maintains Continuing Education (CEU) requirements as determined by the department, as monitored by supervision

Assists physicians with related research activities

Performs study or assists with the performance of the research activity as per specific protocol guidelines maintaining proper documentation, as monitored by supervision

Assists in providing inservices regarding the principles of sleep procedures and equipment operation to members of the professional medical community

Assists in the instruction and hands-on technical training of trainees, house-staff, and medical staff from both within the institution and from the outside professional medical community providing inservices on the principles of sleep procedures and equipment operation

Provides information to other healthcare workers and the general public, as monitored by supervision

Qualification

Allied Health CredentialPolysomnography CertificationBasic Life SupportACLS CertificationSleep Lab ExperienceVerbal skillsWritten skillsCommunication skills

Required

Must hold a current Allied Health Credential; OR Must be enrolled in or completed a Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) approved Sleep Technology Approved Resource (STAR) designated focused education program; OR Must be enrolled in or completed the Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Programs (A-STEP) on-line self-study modules; OR Must be enrolled in or completed the A-STEP 80-hour Introductory Course; OR Must be enrolled in or completed a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Polysomnography program

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

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

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

Designated registry as a Polysomnography Tech

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

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

The flexibility to work during unscheduled hours

Good verbal and written skills

Ability to communicate appropriately with physicians, staff, and patients

Preferred

Associates Degree in an Allied Health Field

One (1) year of health care experience

One (1) year of Sleep Lab experience

Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) (Earn RPSGT credential within 18mo of hire)

ACLS Certification within 90 days of hire

Company

WVU Medicine

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West Virginia University Health System is a non-profit organization that offers a full range of healthcare services.

Founded in 1898

Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://wvumedicine.org/

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