Polysomnographer

Gritman Medical Center • Moscow, ID

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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 an understanding of polysomnography, respiratory care, and sleep disorder treatment, and 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 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