About the Position
Pediatric Sleep Specialists is seeking motivated Sleep Technologists (PSGT, RPSGT I, II, or III) to join our growing team as we expand our services into the Richmond, Virginia region. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a respected, physician-led sleep medicine practice dedicated to improving the lives of patients through high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic sleep care. In this role, you'll work alongside an experienced clinical team to perform overnight sleep studies, provide patient education and support, and contribute to exceptional patient outcomes. Whether you are building your career in sleep medicine or bringing years of experience to the field, you'll have the opportunity to grow with an organization committed to clinical excellence, professional development, and expanding access to specialized sleep services throughout the community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assesses patients' clinical status, evaluates progress toward goals, and recommends courses of action.
- Safely performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established standards, procedural guidelines, and PSS policies.
- Scores studies according to the AASM manual for the scoring of sleep and associated events.
- Analyzes critical situations and applies appropriate judgement and critical thinking for problem resolution.
- Accurately and reliably interprets and communicates patient results.
- Interacts with and explains therapeutic modalities to patients, families and the interdisciplinary team in an understandable manner based on learning styles and individual diversity.
- Effectively works in a team-based environment especially during stressful situations involving quickly changing priorities.
- Consistently follows all department policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates time management and organizational skills when independently taking care of patient assignments.
- Seeks appropriate resources, receptive to being taught, coached, and mentored.
- Keeps current on all department-based forms of communication including staff meetings and email updates.
- Troubleshoots equipment issues and seeks assistance as necessary.
- Recognizes, documents, and reports all unusual patient response to treatment or testing.
- Anticipates and acts to prevent potential patient care problems. Maintains a safe environment.
- Presents sleep educational offering to the sleep center staff.
- Will serve as a mentor to new employees or current employees as assigned by the manager/technical director.
- Must seek out appropriate resources when unsure of plan of care.
- Resource for clinical problem solving related to equipment and workflow process.
- Acquires 10 CEUs a year for a total of 50 in a 5-year period per BRPT standards.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Adhere to professional dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Report to work on time and as scheduled.
- Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
- Comply with all organizational policies, and standards of behavior.
- Participate in continuous process and/or quality improvement projects and objectives.
- Attend required meetings, trainings and in-services
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Necessary accommodations will be provided in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state or local law.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of experience in sleep technology.
- 2+ years of experience in pediatric care.
- Current BLS/PALS certification from the American Heart Association.
REQUIREMENTS – CERTIFICATE / LICENSE:
- Current Registered Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) credential by the Board for Polysomnographic technologist (BRPT).
- At least 5 years as a Registered Sleep Technologist (RPSGT).
- Current Certification in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH) by the Board for Polysomnographic technologist (BRPT).
- High School diploma or equivalent.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Provide quality sleep medicine care including routine and complex procedures, using a wide variety of techniques and equipment.
- Collaborate care with multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Ensures that care meets quality standards established by the facilities and regulatory agencies and is accountable for maintaining all skills and knowledge necessary to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate sleep medicine care to all ages of patients from neonate to adolescent.
- Responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high standard of care established by PSS.
- Knowledge of computer systems and applications including Word, Excel, Adobe (Microsoft applications). Also, familiar with an electronic medical record.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
