Registered Polysomnographer
St. Luke’s University Health Network•Sellersville, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Registered Polysomnographer performs sleep studies in a technical and efficient manner and scores sleep studies according to guidelines. Maintains a valid CPR certification at all times.
Requirements
- Must be registered by one of the following: Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT), Registered by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (RST), Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT-SDS), or another organization that offers an equivalent examination accepted by the AASM.
- Must maintain a valid CPR certification at all times.
- Successfully completed the requirements for registered polysomnography sleep tech.
- New Jersey Candidates - In addition to holding one of the registrations listed above, staff working in NJ also require an active NJ Polysomnographic Technologist License.
Responsibilities
- Performs sleep studies in a technical and efficient manner.
- Scores sleep studies according to guidelines.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of a polysomnographer.
- Demonstrates knowledge in the set-up and use of nasal CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, End Tidal CO2, Transcutaneous CO2, Home studies and oxygen.
- Acquires study data per department policies including the initiation of video taping upon patient arrival.
- Scores all in lab and home studies according to the latest practice parameters.
- Handles lab chemicals with appropriate safety precautions to self and others.
- Documents on study per policy.
- Maintains log book for all studies performed.
- Assists with training of new staff.
- Completes Interscorer Reliability by the 15th of each month.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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