Registered Polysomnographic Technician (RPSGT) Nights

GlobalPoint HC • Bozeman, MT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing all aspects of sleep disorders testing, following established policies and procedures. The technician will perform a variety of standard protocols for sleep disorders testing, including setting up and monitoring the patient over a ten to twelve hour period. This role involves operating and troubleshooting sleep lab equipment, and the technician must be able to resolve most equipment problems independently as they are alone during the testing period. The position requires administering therapies to patients according to physician orders, scoring and evaluating polysomnograms, and providing education and inservices for outreach accounts and interested groups or individuals. The technician will also monitor and assist in maintaining sleep lab equipment and create and maintain a positive and calm environment within the department.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory care, or nursing
• Montana Licensure (Respiratory Therapist) or Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• American Heart Association BLS
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT)
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
• Regular and sustained attendance is required.
• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds)
• Sit (Occasionally)
• Stand (Repeatedly)
• Walk (Repeatedly)
• Climb (Rarely)
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly)
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly)
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly)
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously)
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 24 months experience in sleep disorder testing with routine EEG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing all aspects of sleep disorders testing.
• Setting up and monitoring the patient over a ten to twelve hour period.
• Operating and troubleshooting sleep lab equipment.
• Administering therapies to patients according to physician orders.
• Scoring and evaluating polysomnograms.
• Providing education and inservices for outreach accounts and groups or individuals interested in sleep disorders.
• Monitoring and assisting in maintaining sleep lab equipment.
• Creating and maintaining an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive attitude as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed