Neurodiagnostic Tech II-Nights
Company: Sovah Health - Martinsville
Location: Martinsville
Posted on: October 17, 2024
Job Description:
Martinsville, VA.Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose.
-Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are not just
what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health - Martinsville
is a full-service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical
specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health &
hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac
rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and
medical & radiation oncology services. - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Where We Are: - - - - - - In
Martinsville, explore culture and arts; enjoy kayaking or hiking
and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From
the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to
guarantee that you and your family have a fun-filled time! - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Why Choose Us: - Health
(Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for
full-time employees - Employee Assistance Program - mental,
physical, and financial wellness assistance - Tuition
Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - Professional
development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training - And
much more---Position Summary:Sovah Health in Martinsville is
seeking a full-time Night shift Neurodiagnostic Tech II to help
train new Sleep Laboratory personnel. Practices in accordance with
state and federal law and health care 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.
Ability to recognize normal and
abnormal sleep patterns and tracings. Recognizes sleep stages.
Ability to recognize and eliminate artifacts.Knowledgeable of
common sleep disorders and treatment options. Able to educate
patients using appropriate techniques.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. Able to act on life-threatening
arrhythmias.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 dept.
protocols. Includes the proper use of oxygen therapy as per
department protocols.Able to communicate knowledgeably with
patients in order to elicit information and/or cooperation
necessary to perform and complete studies.Performs patient and
equipment calibrations.Cleans and maintains equipment in accordance
with department policy on a daily basis.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:
High School graduate or equivalent.
Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic
Technologists as aRegistered Polysomnographic Technologist.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. (Mechanical ventilators, electrocardiographs,
stretchers, and patient care carts). -Requires corrected vision and
hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful
conditions and extended shifts.Required
Certifications/Licenses:
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)Licensed
by the Virginia Board of Medicine to practice
Polysomnography.Licensed with the VA Board of Medicine in
Polysomnography.Minimum Work Experience:
Two years of experience working in a
sleep laboratory which includes at least one year of specific
training administered by an 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.Equal opportunity and
affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in
candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected
Veteran
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