Polysomnography Technologist - Fort Belvoir, VA (\#R10145)
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
Employment Type: Full-time
Hourly Rate: $40/hour + $5 night shift differential
About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a qualified and certified Sleep Technologist to provide comprehensive Polysomnography (Sleep Study) Management Support Services in support of the Sleep Medicine Clinics at a Military Medical Center. The selected candidate will play a key role in managing and delivering sleep study analysis directly to a Board-Certified Sleep Medicine Physician.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation: $40/hour base + $5/hour for night shift
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Sick days
- Health insurance
- Matching 401k
- Work Schedule:
- Night Shift Focus: 8:00 pm – 6:00 am (Mon-Fri) The majority of work is performed overnight to accommodate the patient sleep testing schedules.
- Day Shifts Occasionally: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (Mon-Fri)
- Professional Growth:
- Specialized training in military healthcare protocols
- Exposure to complex sleep pathology cases
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Sleep Technologist
- Prior experience working in medical facilities as a military contractor or in regulated environments (preferred)
- Technical Skills:
- Demonstrated proficiency in the application of computerized sleep testing equipment
- Extensive experience in patient hook-up procedures, including the modified international 10/20 system and body lead application
- Ability to recognize and respond to equipment malfunctions and patient distress during testing.
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, stoop, bend, pull/push recording equipment for extended periods
- Capable of assisting in lifting and positioning patients
- Physically able to meet the demands of a night-shift role
- Medical Knowledge:
- Understanding of brain and respiratory system anatomy and physiology, especially as related to sleep disorders
- Familiarity with commonly used medications and their side effects, particularly in relation to sleep
- Ability to explain and document moderately complex information clearly
- Required Certifications: Polysomnography Certification:
- Certified by one of the following:
- Board of Registry in Polysomnographic Technology (BRPT) – RPSGT credential
- American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
- Basic Life Support (BLS): Current certification required and must be maintained throughout the contract period
- Annual Tuberculosis Screening: Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) test required annually
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsibilities include preparing patients for both daytime and overnight sleep studies, monitoring and recording normal and abnormal sleep patterns, and utilizing medical and technical equipment to ensure accurate data collection.
- The role also involves scoring sleep studies and assisting with service administration, technical maintenance, and overall operational support of sleep diagnostic services within a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) environment.
- This position is critical to the delivery of high-quality sleep medicine and requires strict adherence to clinical protocols, technical accuracy, and professional standards.
How to Apply:
Ready to advance your sleep medicine career in a unique military setting? Submit your Resume/CV to hr@glhstaffing.com or call (800) 608-4025.
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