Registered Sleep Technologist

Must be RPSGT Certified! $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time Hires Only) Are you looking for new career opportunities, great wages, excellent benefits and work-life balance? Follow your heart to Virginia Heart! At Virginia Heart, we are looking for talented and compassionate Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Technologist) 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. The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist may rotate between our Falls Church and Loudoun Hospital locations. When you work with Virginia Heart, you will enjoy a dedicated and experienced staff, competitive wages, excellent benefits and the following rewards and incentives: No holidays! Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision plans 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Short-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program for Mental and Physical well-being Three Weeks of Paid Vacation upon eligibility One week of Paid Sick Leave Annual Merit-Based increases Employee Discount Programs Employee Appreciation; Events to include therapy dogs, raffles, and other fun events Virginia Heart is Northern Virginia's premier cardiovascular practice, bringing an unparalleled standard of excellence to our patients. We are seeking experienced professionals to join our team in our outpatient cardiology setting. Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Virginia Heart learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it. RESPONSIBILITIES: Collect, analyze and integrate patient information Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols. Review the patient's history and verify the medical order. Follow sleep center protocols. Score sleep/wake stages and clinical events, and generate accurate reports. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perfom portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download. Perform patient education and instruction. Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide feedback to staff Follow HIPAA olicies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information. Comply with professional standards of conduct. REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology or, Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technician. Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential. Minimum of 1 years prior experience as a Polysomnographic or Sleep Technologist. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred Computer proficient; prior experience with and EMR/EHR preferred. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and ability to work with minimal supervision. Demonstrate teamwork skills. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr