Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) -PRN- The Jewish Hospital
About The Position
Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders through the use of polysomnography diagnostic and therapeutic services, sleep staging, event scoring and patient education. Prepares the patient, explains the procedure and ensures patient’s cooperation during the procedure; reviews clinical data from patient medical record and by patient interview and bases testing modalities on information obtained; operates polysomnographic equipment to obtain diagnostic recordings following established protocols while manually controlling the equipment to obtain the requested pertinent waveforms from the area being studied; deciphers normal from abnormal results to obtain appropriate or additional tests which demonstrate the abnormality. Writes detailed, accurate technical reports to aid physicians in interpretation of test data; reviews studies with physicians to clarify any discrepancies and does additional testing when necessary, Administers various neurodiagnostic procedures without direct supervision while utilizing the appropriate protocols; monitors the quality of tests being conducted while ensuring prudent resource management; follows hospital and departmental sterile technique and keeps work area clean. Helps coordinate patient scheduling, receives patient payments, reviews patient charges and assists with general office tasks. Demonstrates proficiency and remains current in the neurodiagnostic field by maintaining continuing education requirements.
Requirements
- Must be a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
- Hold a current BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders through the use of polysomnography diagnostic and therapeutic services, sleep staging, event scoring and patient education.
- Prepares the patient, explains the procedure and ensures patient’s cooperation during the procedure
- Reviews clinical data from patient medical record and by patient interview and bases testing modalities on information obtained
- Operates polysomnographic equipment to obtain diagnostic recordings following established protocols while manually controlling the equipment to obtain the requested pertinent waveforms from the area being studied
- Deciphers normal from abnormal results to obtain appropriate or additional tests which demonstrate the abnormality.
- Writes detailed, accurate technical reports to aid physicians in interpretation of test data
- Reviews studies with physicians to clarify any discrepancies and does additional testing when necessary
- Administers various neurodiagnostic procedures without direct supervision while utilizing the appropriate protocols
- Monitors the quality of tests being conducted while ensuring prudent resource management
- Follows hospital and departmental sterile technique and keeps work area clean.
- Helps coordinate patient scheduling, receives patient payments, reviews patient charges and assists with general office tasks.
- Demonstrates proficiency and remains current in the neurodiagnostic field by maintaining continuing education requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
