RPSGT-Day Sleep Technician

RPSGT-Day Sleep Technician

Job Description

Pay: $32.00 - $38.00 an hour based on experience

$6,000 sign on bonus! ($3,000 to be paid at the end of 6 months $3,000 paid at the end of first year of employment)

The Company: Pulmonary Associates of Richmond (PAR) has been around since 1974. That's 50 years of serving the greater Richmond community. We specialize in pulmonary medicine, sleep disorders and research. Our staff cares about our patients and delivers the utmost excellence in quality care and customer service. Enjoy weekly pay with the opportunity to grow in a team orientated work environment!

The Position: The RPSGT Day Sleep Technicians provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. We are looking for fully registered and certified full-time Sleep Technicians to work at our Waterford and West Broad PAR Sleep Center locations.

Job Responsibilities for the RPSGT Day Sleep Technicians

• Score nighttime sleep studies, including sleep / wake stages and clinical events according to accepted guidelines and clinic protocols, and generate accurate reports by tabulating data.
• Educate patients about CPAP therapy and perform mask fittings.
• Perform download of CPAP machine data cards
• Trouble shoot CPAP mask and machine problems and work with patient to find solution to increase compliance.
• Coordinate with DME company regarding patient's CPAP machine: complete and fax paperwork for initial set ups, write and fax RX for initial set ups and new equipment, assist with patient questions and equipment problems, etc.
• Respond to voicemails and EMR messages within timeframe as set by PAR.
• Accurately document patient activity, phone calls, etc. in EMR
• Coordinate home sleep studies: Instruct patients on the proper use of the home sleep unit, complete all paperwork, upload completed studies for physician review, etc.
• Fax sleep study results to referring physicians.
• Trouble shoot sleep software and equipment.
• Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory.
• Maintain cleanliness of lab by cleaning and disinfecting equipment
• Communicate with night techs regarding patient needs, questions, etc.
• Must be willing and able to work at any of PAR's three locations on a moment's notice.
• Schedule appointments for patients to pick up Auto PAP machine for at-home Auto PAPtitrations. Instruct patients in the proper use of the machine. Fit patients with CPAP masks.
• Perform in-lab diagnostic PSGs, split-night studies and titration studies as needed (i.e.: for patients who happen to work the night shift) in accordance with the established protocols as outlined in the PAR Sleep Lab Policy and Procedure manual.
• Perform actigraphy testing.
• Participate in AASM interscorer reliability program once / month.
• Obtain 10 CEUs per year (year is based on anniversary date of employment)
• Adhere to Pulmonary Associates' standards of excellent customer service to patients, caregivers, providers, coworkers, and those outside of Pulmonary Associates
• Adhere to HIPAA policies and procedures in order to protect patient privacy and security.
• Perform other duties as required by the providers, manager or member of Administration.

Qualifications for the RPSGT Day Sleep Technicians

Licensure: RPSGT and Virginia licensure is required

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One year experience is preferred; will consider equivalent education in lieu of experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Employee referral program
• Health insurance
• Critical Illness
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• WEEKLY PAY

Physical Demands

• Sitting for long periods of time as well as occasional standing and walking.
• Manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard and office machines.
• Ability to view computer screens for long periods.
• Occasional stress related to workload demands.

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond is an Equal Opportunity Employer.