Polysom-RRT

West Virginia University Health System - Princeton, WV

Princeton, WV

Social Assistance

About the position

Performs diagnostic sleep studies related to the evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality polysomnograms
• Utilizes proper testing montages to detect abnormal sleep architecture, EEG/EKG abnormalities, abnormal respiratory events, and low oximetry.
• Performs equipment pre- and post-testing including impedance check and calibrations and records in patient's permanent record.
• Obtains consent for Video Taping, Filming and/or Photography and Polysomnogram.
• Completes Pre- and Post-sleep Questionnaires.
• Document history of the patient's sleep problems and documentation for each procedure.
• Detect sleep hygiene problems and record appropriately.
• Charts clinical notes for interpretation by physician regarding action taken and any comfort measures provided during sleep testing.
• Records an event log with chronological documentation of patient interaction during sleep testing.
• Labels, files, and stores medical data and test results according to Policy/Procedure in Sleep Center Manual.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited School of Respiratory Care with an Associates of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy.
• West Virginia Registered Respiratory Therapist, or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.
• Complete a Sleep Technology Approved Resource (STAR) Program & obtain certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist within 2 years of employment.
• Certification in CPR.
• One (1) year of Polysomnographic experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Current certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
• Clinical Sleep Educator Certificate from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.
• One (1) year of Sleep Study scoring experience.