Polysomnographic Technologist Advanced - PT, Nights

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs basic polysomnographic testing procedures and sets up and initiates sleep-related therapies, including home sleep testing, actigraphy, and other remote study technology. Testing modalities include polysomnograms (PSGs), pneumocardiograms, multiple sleep latency tests (MSLTs), multiple wakefulness tests (MWTs), and home sleep testing. Independently performs procedures in accordance with physician orders and departmental policy. Primarily responsible for scoring sleep studies and providing related patient education.

Requirements

Associate degree and graduation from an American Medical Association-approved respiratory therapy school or successor accrediting authority, with CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS through NBRC; or RPSGT credential through BRPT. For team members working in Tennessee, graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited sleep program and/or an RPSGT credential through BRPT is specified.
In lieu of an associate degree, ten years of experience in sleep medicine and/or respiratory care may be considered.
Two years of polysomnographic work experience preferred.
BLS certification.
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state where work is performed and credentialed as CRT or RRT by NBRC, or credentialed by BRPT with RPSGT. NBRC and/or BRPT credentials must be maintained.
For work in South Carolina, exemption status to start PAP or oxygen must be obtained through the SC Board for Respiratory Care if the employee is not a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in South Carolina.
For work in Tennessee, a state license as a Polysomnographic Technologist and registration through BRPT are required.
Respiratory Therapists hired before June 2019 may be Certified Respiratory Therapists. Certified Respiratory Therapists hired from June 2019 onward must pass a sleep credential examination (RPSGT, CRT-SDS, RRT-SDS, or RST) within 24 months of hire; failure to obtain the credential results in termination from Prisma Health.
Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages, including infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Computer literacy and complete working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Windows.
Clinical skills required to perform the essential functions of the role.
Interpersonal skills.
Mathematical skills.

Nice To Haves

Two years of polysomnographic work experience.

Responsibilities

Perform and score sleep study procedures, including home sleep testing, according to physician orders, departmental policy, and Medical Director guidelines.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment within the scope of knowledge.
Communicate with the supervisor and manager about patient, equipment, and other issues.
Obtain required patient information and consent before performing sleep studies.
Document patient education for home sleep studies.
Initiate, monitor, and perform quality, artifact-free sleep studies.
Follow department attendance standards and infection control practices.
Provide clinical leadership in assigned areas and assist with educating respiratory therapists, technicians, and other personnel about patient treatment and care.
Assist with employee education and orientation of new employees, and serve as a preceptor for students.
Score sleep studies according to AASM Scoring Guidelines, meet average scoring volume requirements, and meet Medical Director-established inter-scorer reliability goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.