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West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc. Polysomnography Tech II (JR24-34991) in Fairmont, West Virginia

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with 18 months Sleep Lab experience; OR Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) with 2-5 years sleep lab experience; OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1-2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience; OR Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 1-2 years Respiratory Therapy experience 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date 3. Must obtain registry within 18 months of hire as a Polysomnography Tech to retain employment. If initial test is not passed, must retest within 6 months.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Associates Degree in an Allied Health Field, or Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program. 2. WV Respiratory License. 3. RT's with 1-2 years sleep lab experience 4. Hospital patient care work experience5. ACLS Certification within 90 days of hire

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Assures the completion of all patient testing procedures at the Sleep Center and in the hospital ensuring high-quality and efficient studies.
  2. Ensures proper documentation in the Tech Notes, acquisition equipment and patient chart.
  3. Performs sleep studies in accordance with the policy and procedure guidelines of the Sleep Evaluation Center, at the bedside and in critical care areas of the hospital.
  4. Prepares initial data for use by the physician in the formulation of sleep reports according to established department guidelines.
  5. Uses AIDET Communications Process (acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation and thank you) and informs the patient and family regarding the nature and significance of the study performed.
  6. Accurately observes, records, and reports all patient concerns, symptoms, and reactions in a timely manner.
  7. 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... For full info follow application link.

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