Registered Polysomnographic Technician

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) conducts overnight sleep studies to assist in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. The role includes preparing patients and equipment for testing, applying monitoring equipment, explaining the sleep study process, and monitoring physiological data throughout the night. The caregiver works nights on three 12-hour shifts, either Sunday through Tuesday or Wednesday through Friday. The posting states that no holidays are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential, under BRPT guidelines.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, and assist with positioning and transporting patients.
• Ability to maneuver and operate equipment, with manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Normal or corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for ordered testing.
• Interview patients to identify sleep-disorder issues and explain testing procedures.
• Perform and document sleep studies.
• Monitor patients during testing and intervene as needed to address patient needs or equipment issues.
• Instruct non-registered staff and trainees.
• Score, interpret, and report sleep-study results.
• Prepare, calibrate, repair, and maintain testing equipment; identify and report needed repairs or replacements.
• Perform quality assurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED