RPGST-Registered Polysomnographer- Per-diem

Marshall Health Network•Point Pleasant, WV

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Rivers Health is seeking a per-diem RPGST-Registered Polysomnographer. The Technologist works under the supervision of the Sleep Disorders Clinical Coordinator and has earned certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). This role involves providing care and direct service to patients, working in close proximity to them, and interacting on a regular basis with patients across different age groups (Young Adult: 18-45 yrs., Middle-aged Adult: 45-65 yrs., Late Adulthood: Over 65 yrs.).

Requirements

Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
Active Basic Life Support (BCLS) Certification.
Effective written and spoken communication skills.
Mature professional behaviors.
Ability to promote a positive working environment.

Nice To Haves

Works under the supervision of the Sleep Disorders Clinical Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs, and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or facility director and laboratory protocols.
Explains pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to patients.
Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments if necessary.
Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards.
Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and makes adjustments, if necessary.
Performs routine positive airway procedure (PAP) mask fitting.
Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc., to ensure collection of proper data.
Follows “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.).
Performs Polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and makes adjustments, if necessary.
Performs HSAT both with and without effort monitoring.
Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
Implements appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic interventions such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).
Follows “lights on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data and completes the data collection process (repeats instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.).
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age-specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of all age patients.
Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical events.
Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance.
Evaluates sleep study related equipment inventory.
Responds to study participant’s procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.
Complies with BRPT Standards of Conduct.
Responds appropriately and immediately in emergency situations.
Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and/or staff to provide the highest level of physical comfort, and minimize risk and injury.
Ensures compliance with regulations to maintain accreditation and licensure.
Complies with the Cabell Huntington Hospital attendance and tardiness policy.
Completes all CHH and department-specific requirements in the prior calendar year.