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 PRN Neurodiagnostic Tech III to help train new Sleep Laboratory personnel—practices 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.

• 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 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 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.