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United Hospital Center, Inc. UHC - Polysomnography Tech RRT (JR24-49211) in Bridgeport, 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. Graduate of a CoARC accredited School of Respiratory Care with an Associates of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy. 2. 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. 3. Certification in CPR. EXPERIENCE: 1. One (1) year of Polysomnographic experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Current certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. (RPSGT) 2. Clinical Sleep Educator Certificate from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists. EXPERIENCE: 1. One (1) year of Sleep Study scoring experience.

CORE 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 exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.Other duties may be assigned. 1. Performs high-quality polysomnograms 2. Utilizes proper testing montages to detect abnormal sleep architecture, EEG/EKG abnormalities, abnormal respiratory events, and low oximetry. 3. Performs equipment pre- and post-testing including impedance check and calibrations and records in patient's permanent record. 4. Obtains consent for Video Taping, Filming and/or Photography and Polysomnogram. 5. Completes Pre- and Post-sleep Questionnaires. 6. Document history of the patient's sleep problems and documentation for each procedure. 7. Detect sleep hygiene problems and record appropriately. 8. Charts clinical notes for interpretation by physician regarding action taken and any comfort measures provided during sleep testing. 9. Records an event log with chronological documentation of patient interaction during sleep testing. 10. Labels, files, and stores medical data and test results according to Policy/Procedure in Sleep Center Manual.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Ability to stoop, kneel, stand on feet for extended periods of time, lift, carry, push and... For full info follow application link.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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