Polysomnographer

Gritman Medical Center • Moscow, ID

5d

About The Position

Gritman Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Polysomnographer (RPSGT) to join its Sleep Lab team. The RPSGT conducts sleep studies, assesses patients, and provides accurate diagnostic data to physicians. The role requires a strong understanding of polysomnography, respiratory care, and sleep disorder treatment, along with a commitment to high standards of patient care and compliance with American Association of Sleep Medicine accreditation requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate of an A.M.A.-approved, J.R.C.R.T.E.-accredited Respiratory Therapy/Respiratory Care Program.
• Registration by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).
• Current Idaho Polysomnographic Technologist (PSG) or Respiratory Therapist (RT) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in polysomnography or respiratory therapy.
• Strong knowledge of sleep disorders and treatments.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide necessary education and implement changes to maintain American Association of Sleep Medicine accreditation.
• Revise and update policies to support successful accreditation.
• Communicate with physicians during physician hours about questions and concerns related to sleep studies.
• Maintain and troubleshoot sleep lab equipment, technology, materials, and supplies.
• Oversee scheduling to meet the needs of the facility, physicians, and patients.
• Perform and score out-of-center sleep studies during the day shift.
• Score in-house sleep studies from overnight tests.
• Conduct Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT) during the day shift.
• Perform overnight oximetry, including patient education, device setup, data downloading, and report submission to the ordering physician.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed