POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIST

Valley Health is one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare for exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and caregiver excellence. This role is based in the Neurodiagnostic Lab (Department 207033) as a regular, non‑exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including in‑center and home sleep apnea testing
• Conduct diagnostic and therapeutic interventions: polysomnograms, split‑night PSG/CPAP studies, CPAP titration studies, BiPAP studies, and ambulatory studies
• Monitor and record sympathetic nervous system activation, wake/sleep detection, REM/Deep/Light sleep stages (true sleep time), body position, and snoring
• Accurately calculate and monitor Apnea/Hypopnea Index, oxygen desaturation, and respiratory index
• Provide the highest level of patient care with direct emergent intervention as needed
• Deliver comprehensive patient care and direct patient education
• Orient and train technologists and affiliate students
• Conduct in‑services and provide technical assistance

Requirements & Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Sleep Diagnostics (R. PSG T.) with Board Registration required
• Board Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through BRPT required
• Virginia licensure to practice as a Polysomnographic Technologist (Department of Health Professions, Board of Medicine) required
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association “Healthcare Provider” (AHA approved) required prior to completion of orientation
• Extensive knowledge in respiratory and neurodiagnostics as they relate to sleep staging
• Demonstrated ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Benefits

• Zero‑deductible health plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement savings match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: an incentive‑based wellness program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounts to on‑campus dining and other perks as the region’s largest employer

Full benefits details at valleyhealthbenefits.com.

Pay

Hourly range: $26.45 – $39.68