Part Time Nights Registered Polysomnographer-48 Hours B-Weekly (Nights)
About The Position
The Registered Polysomnographer provides respiratory therapy services in the sleep diagnostic center to inpatients and outpatients, supporting patients, families, associates, and physicians. The role conducts sleep-related testing and treatments, monitors patients for adverse reactions, documents patient progress and clinical observations, and communicates with ordering practitioners and other healthcare professionals to support appropriate testing and therapy. This is a part-time night position scheduled for Tuesday and Friday, with 12-hour shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., totaling 24 scheduled hours per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous sleep lab experience.
- Preferred: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST).
- Considered: RRT willing to enroll in and complete A-STEP Online Self Study Modules within two years of enrollment, or enrollment in or completion of polysomnography training through a CAAHEP-accredited program or a CoARC program with the polysomnography option.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST).
Responsibilities
- Administer oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, baseline sleep studies, CPAP titrations, and other tests or treatments while monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
- Operate oxygen flowmeters, pulse oximeters, sleep test consoles, CPAP/BiPAP devices, thermistors, video equipment, and related equipment.
- Assemble and disassemble sleep and respiratory therapy equipment used in the sleep lab.
- Process daily patient charges according to established policies.
- Document clinical assessments and pertinent observations in the medical record, including treatment tolerance, adverse events, therapy delivered, body positioning, snoring, and special testing.
- Respond to patient needs, including providing CPR when necessary.
- After completing and documenting competency, initiate, maintain, and document CPAP or BiPAP parameters according to established policies and protocols.
- Interview and assess patients and perform required testing according to departmental policies and protocols.
- Maintain departmental statistical records.
- Consult with the ordering physician, medical director, and other healthcare professionals to determine appropriate testing or therapy.
- Provide care to sick or handicapped patients with consideration for age, diagnosis, or disability.
- Promote patient safety at all times.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
