Polysomnographic Trainee - Neurology

Washington University in St Louis • Saint Louis, MO

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Works under direct supervision of Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) to develop competencies in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• BLS/CPR certification (may be acquired after hire).
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
• Must complete BRPT Registered Polysomnographic Technologist within 18 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of A-STEP introductory course or equivalent and enrollment in or completion of, A-STEP self-study modules.
• Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP) - American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Gathers patient information: review history, physical information, medications, verify the medical order and protocol, complete and validate documentation, explain the procedure and orient the patient to the sleep lab.
• Performs sleep testing and interventions: prepare and calibrate monitoring equipment; Applies electrodes and sensors and calibrate to verify accuracy of signals; monitors polysomnograms and learns to interpret data; learns to titrate CPAP/BiPAP.
• Documents routine observations, including clinical events, procedures conducted and other significant events.
• Operates electronic health record
• Assists with general maintenance of equipment and lab facilities.
• Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards for an accredited sleep laboratory, as well as safety and infection control requirements.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED