Polysomnographic Trainee - Sleep Technologist - Springfield Sleep Center

Mercy Health • Urbana, OH

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About The Position

The Polysomnographic Trainee develops competency in and performs basic polysomnographic testing and associated patient care and treatment interventions under the direct supervision of a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT). The trainee works with RPSGTs, quality control technologists, and sleep center leadership to learn the skills needed to perform quality sleep studies and earn the RPSGT credential.

The role assists with patient safety and therapeutic interventions, including continuous and bi-level airway pressure and oxygen administration, and helps carry out sleep center protocols and workflows as proficiency develops. It also supports scheduling and tracking patient visits and procedures, and promptly reports facility, equipment, supply, safety, patient, security, or infection-control concerns to management and the appropriate department.

The position is in the Sleep Lab at Springfield Sleep Center, with 36 scheduled weekly hours on the night shift. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. The trainee must pursue an established BRPT pathway and obtain the RPSGT credential within 18 months of hire and within six months of eligibility. BLS certification is preferred upon hire and required before providing patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work through an established Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) pathway toward the RPSGT credential.
• Obtain the RPSGT credential within 18 months of hire and within six months of eligibility.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification is required before patient care.
• Proficiency with computers, accurate data entry, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain professional and ethical boundaries with clients.
• Ability to learn and implement new procedures and adapt to emerging community needs.
• Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Attention to detail, communication and collaboration, critical thinking, teamwork, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Analytical skills, strategic thinking and planning, and comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
• At least six months of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision and direction of an RPSGT, quality control technologists, and sleep center leadership to develop the skills needed to perform quality sleep studies and obtain the RPSGT credential.
• Assist with patient-safety and therapeutic interventions, including continuous and bi-level airway pressure and oxygen administration.
• Assist with sleep center protocols and workflows as proficiency is obtained.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, protocols, and standards for an outpatient hospital department and accredited sleep center.
• Assist with scheduling patient visits and procedures, making reminder calls, filling vacancies from the cancellation list, and tracking reschedules, cancellations, and no-shows in the EMR.
• Promptly report cleanliness or maintenance problems, safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, supply issues, patient complaints, patient or staff injuries, security concerns, and infection-control issues to management and the appropriate supporting department.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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