Virginia Staffing
Neurodiagnostic Tech III-Nights
Sovah Health in Martinsville is seeking a PRN Neurodiagnostic Tech III to help train new Sleep Laboratory personnelpractices in accordance with state and federal law and healthcare regulatory standards. Competent in performing advanced sleep testing procedures and associated interventions. Works independently under the general supervision of the RPSGT Sleep Center Clinical Manager or Patient Care Coordinator, or the Medical Director. Attends training and educational seminars as prescribed by the Sleep Center Clinical Manager or the Medical Director. Responsibilities include: Ability to recognize normal and abnormal sleep patterns and tracings. Knowledgeable of common sleep disorders and treatment options. Helps train and supervise Sleep Laboratory Technicians and Trainees. Supervises and performs patient and equipment set-up and effects acceptable tracings per department policy and procedure. Ability to recognize EKG rhythms and dysrhythmias. Scores records, if trained, according to guidelines set by the AASM. Assists with the clerical and recordkeeping within the lab. Performs acceptable CPAP/BIPAP/ASV titrations per department protocols. Performs patient and equipment calibrations. Cleans and maintains equipment in accordance with department policy daily. Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and determine course of action. Properly documents information regarding patients on studies and tech reports. If trained, perform EEGS and Endarterectomy EEGS. Fill patient vacancies as needed. Schedules patients for additional studies as indicated. Minimum Education: Associate degree with five years of experience as an RPSGT OR 10 years of experience as an RPSGT OR dual credentialing and practicing in at least two disciplines, including RPSGT and another credential. Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual dexterity, and eye and hand coordination. Requires standing, walking, stooping, and stretching. Occasionally lifts, carries, and pushes items weighing up to 100 lbs. Required Certifications/Licenses: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), Licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine to practice Polysomnography. Minimum Work Experience: Ten years of experience working in a sleep laboratory as an RPSGT, which includes at least five years of specific training administered by a RPSGT and a Sleep Board Certified Medical Director. EEOC Statement: SOVAH Health - Martinsville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Sovah Health in Martinsville is seeking a PRN Neurodiagnostic Tech III to help train new Sleep Laboratory personnelpractices in accordance with state and federal law and healthcare regulatory standards. Competent in performing advanced sleep testing procedures and associated interventions. Works independently under the general supervision of the RPSGT Sleep Center Clinical Manager or Patient Care Coordinator, or the Medical Director. Attends training and educational seminars as prescribed by the Sleep Center Clinical Manager or the Medical Director. Responsibilities include: Ability to recognize normal and abnormal sleep patterns and tracings. Knowledgeable of common sleep disorders and treatment options. Helps train and supervise Sleep Laboratory Technicians and Trainees. Supervises and performs patient and equipment set-up and effects acceptable tracings per department policy and procedure. Ability to recognize EKG rhythms and dysrhythmias. Scores records, if trained, according to guidelines set by the AASM. Assists with the clerical and recordkeeping within the lab. Performs acceptable CPAP/BIPAP/ASV titrations per department protocols. Performs patient and equipment calibrations. Cleans and maintains equipment in accordance with department policy daily. Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and determine course of action. Properly documents information regarding patients on studies and tech reports. If trained, perform EEGS and Endarterectomy EEGS. Fill patient vacancies as needed. Schedules patients for additional studies as indicated. Minimum Education: Associate degree with five years of experience as an RPSGT OR 10 years of experience as an RPSGT OR dual credentialing and practicing in at least two disciplines, including RPSGT and another credential. Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual dexterity, and eye and hand coordination. Requires standing, walking, stooping, and stretching. Occasionally lifts, carries, and pushes items weighing up to 100 lbs. Required Certifications/Licenses: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), Licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine to practice Polysomnography. Minimum Work Experience: Ten years of experience working in a sleep laboratory as an RPSGT, which includes at least five years of specific training administered by a RPSGT and a Sleep Board Certified Medical Director. EEOC Statement: SOVAH Health - Martinsville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.