Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Sleep Technician
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Sleep Technician
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Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Summary The Technician is not registered in polysomnography and is unable to work independently; they will work under the supervision of a licensed Polysomnographic Technologist or licensed Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine. Reports to department leadership. General Summary
The Polysomnographic (Sleep) Technician provides sleep care services to patients in accordance with the provider’s direction and established protocols. They perform Polysomnograms (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance Wakefulness Tests (MWT), and Unattended Sleep Studies. The Technician must acquire and maintain special technical skills and medical knowledge to render quality patient care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop competency in basic sleep testing procedures and interventions under the guidance of a registered sleep technologist. Study the programmatic curriculum and provided training materials to prepare for hands‑on instruction in conducting overnight sleep tests. Undergo progress checks performed by the lab Supervisor/Manager or designee to ensure educational support and achievement of established benchmarks. Collect and analyze patient information to meet specific needs. Analyze polysomnographic data. Provide age‑specific patient/family education. Perform various polysomnographic testing procedures. Implement appropriate interventions for patient safety and therapeutic needs (including positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.). Maintain accountability and responsibility for the performance and quality of all modalities of Polysomnographic procedures per the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations for all age groups and patient populations (hospitalized and ambulatory). Operate equipment effectively. Perform duties in accordance with CHKDHS and Sleep Medicine values, policies, and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Licenses and/or Certifications
Required Licenses and/or Certifications Completion of a polysomnography educational program OR current allied health credential/certification/licensure/registration in a healthcare field that qualifies candidate for the RPSGT exam (RN, LPN, RRT, CRTT, R.EEGT, R.EPT, EMT‑P, PT, OT, RT, CNMT, MT, RVT). Must have a license to practice after 18 months from the start of an education program or traineeship or six months from the conclusion of such program or traineeship, whichever is earlier. After obtaining RPSGT credentials, must obtain Virginia State licensure to practice polysomnography within 90 days. CPR certification is required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire. Preferred Licenses and/or Certifications
None Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Required Education and Experience: Must have completed or be actively enrolled in a polysomnography educational program. Preferred Education and Experience: Registry eligible in polysomnography preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively communicate with patients/families, staff, and physicians; willingness and ability to work in multiple locations, days, nights, weekends, and rotating shifts. Working Conditions
Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected. Physical Requirements
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Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Summary The Technician is not registered in polysomnography and is unable to work independently; they will work under the supervision of a licensed Polysomnographic Technologist or licensed Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine. Reports to department leadership. General Summary
The Polysomnographic (Sleep) Technician provides sleep care services to patients in accordance with the provider’s direction and established protocols. They perform Polysomnograms (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance Wakefulness Tests (MWT), and Unattended Sleep Studies. The Technician must acquire and maintain special technical skills and medical knowledge to render quality patient care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop competency in basic sleep testing procedures and interventions under the guidance of a registered sleep technologist. Study the programmatic curriculum and provided training materials to prepare for hands‑on instruction in conducting overnight sleep tests. Undergo progress checks performed by the lab Supervisor/Manager or designee to ensure educational support and achievement of established benchmarks. Collect and analyze patient information to meet specific needs. Analyze polysomnographic data. Provide age‑specific patient/family education. Perform various polysomnographic testing procedures. Implement appropriate interventions for patient safety and therapeutic needs (including positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.). Maintain accountability and responsibility for the performance and quality of all modalities of Polysomnographic procedures per the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations for all age groups and patient populations (hospitalized and ambulatory). Operate equipment effectively. Perform duties in accordance with CHKDHS and Sleep Medicine values, policies, and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Licenses and/or Certifications
Required Licenses and/or Certifications Completion of a polysomnography educational program OR current allied health credential/certification/licensure/registration in a healthcare field that qualifies candidate for the RPSGT exam (RN, LPN, RRT, CRTT, R.EEGT, R.EPT, EMT‑P, PT, OT, RT, CNMT, MT, RVT). Must have a license to practice after 18 months from the start of an education program or traineeship or six months from the conclusion of such program or traineeship, whichever is earlier. After obtaining RPSGT credentials, must obtain Virginia State licensure to practice polysomnography within 90 days. CPR certification is required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire. Preferred Licenses and/or Certifications
None Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Required Education and Experience: Must have completed or be actively enrolled in a polysomnography educational program. Preferred Education and Experience: Registry eligible in polysomnography preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively communicate with patients/families, staff, and physicians; willingness and ability to work in multiple locations, days, nights, weekends, and rotating shifts. Working Conditions
Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected. Physical Requirements
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