Polysomnography Technologist - FT - Nights - MPG

Memorial Healthcare

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About The Position

Patients depend on our team for the best in evidence-based care and innovative therapies, such as inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities. Opportunities exist for motivated Registered Respiratory Therapists (and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians) with the skills to provide a high level of quality service in a variety of settings including the ED, Trauma and Critical Care. Summary: Provides care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder treatment.

Requirements

• Accredited Program: Sleep Technology (Required)
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
• Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• One (1) year experience preferred.
• Can be Registered as a Sleep Technologist (RST) or Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Certified Polysomnographic Technologist (CPSGT) or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS).
• National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential is preferred.
• Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate OR associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology OR Graduate of an accredited registered/professional respiratory therapy program OR Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated (A-STEP) with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility OR equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technician.
• Additional Education Info: Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology OR Graduate of an accredited registered/professional respiratory therapy program OR Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated (A-STEP) with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technician.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for the arrival of the patient by setting up and preparing the equipment for the ordered test.
• Interviews patient/parent to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.
• Prepares, calibrates, troubleshoots, and maintains equipment required for testing.
• Determines and reports needed repairs and replacements.
• Scores, interprets and reports results of sleep studies.
• Educates patients about test results, sleep disorders, community support groups, and available resources.
• Performs testing and any additional testing required for sleep disorder that is noted.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree