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Posted May 20SLEEP LAB TECH II
Lexington, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Identify, correct and document artifact.
- responsibilities include: Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
Requirements
- The RT Technician must work with a registered/board certified polysomnographic technologist and can offer some guidance/supervision of sleep technicians (sleep tech I).
- RT sleep technician must be enrolled or enroll in an accredited sleep technology education program (i.e.
- RT sleep technicians can be hired into the Sleep Tech II position to compensate them appropriately for their current RT certification and with the understanding that an RPSGT certification must be obtained within 6-8 months of hire and be Virginia Board Certified within 18 months of hire.
- The RT Sleep Technician will not earn the title of sleep technologist until both RPSGT and VA Board of Medicine license are obtained.
- Once these certifications/licensures are obtained, the RT Sleep Technician will be promoted to a Respiratory Sleep Technologist position (sleep tech III).
- Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
- experience of the unlicensed personnel, and the type and
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- Work is performed in patient care environment and is often fast-paced, requiring use of prioritization skills What We Require: Education: Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or an Associate's degree with an emphasis in sleep technology OR Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent
- experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a sleep technician.
- And Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds Sleep Tech Credentials: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and would consider Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential.
- Experience: Work in AASM accredited sleep center for one year preferred or current RT certification with plans to work towards credentialing in sleep technology.
- RT certification with plans to work towards credentialing in sleep technology.
- Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Virginia State License for Polysomnographic Technologist & RPSGT by the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists (would consider RST by American Board of Sleep Medicine or SDS by The National Board for Respiratory Care) required OR RT certification by the Virginia Board of Medicine.
- Enrolled in accredited Sleep Technology educational program (ex.
- Completion of sleep technology educational program must be done within 6-8 months of hire.
- Virginia Board of Medicine license must be obtained for RPSGT certification within 18 months of hire.
- Life Support: Must obtain/maintain AHA BLS-HCP certification. Other Minimum
Benefits
- Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.
- benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
- benefits available to you when you join Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse Discounts on childcare Continued education and training
Contact
- The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. Recruiter: REBECCA MINOR Recruiter Email: rminor@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
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Additional details
- Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Facility: 1 Health Cir - Lexington Requisition Number: R159685 SLEEP LAB TECH II (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: A RT Sleep Technician works under the general supervision of the medical director (MD, DO, PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and out of center sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and
- A polysomnographic technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director (MD, DO, PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and out of center sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education.
- A sleep technologist is able to perform the duties defined for a sleep technician and is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff.
- The sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology. Sleet Lab Tech II
- Reviews patients' history, verify the medical order and follow sleep facility protocols related to the sleep study When patient arrives, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
- Explains the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or home sleep apnea testing.
- Selects appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary.
- Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
- Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.
- Performs appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.