Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
About The Position
We are looking for a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist(RPT) to be based out of our Riverside Sleep Clinic in Minneapolis, MN! This position is approved for 72 hours every two weeks and is benefit eligible.This position will be working 12-hour, night shifts. This is a multidisciplinary clinic covering all aspects of sleep; Obstructive Sleep Apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and more. Perform comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis and valuate overnight polysomnograms. Operates medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology. Applies recording devices, cleans/sterilizes equipment, and monitors polysomnogram. Evaluates care and patients' response to intervention. Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information to identify and meet the patient's specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory. Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust if necessary. Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory. Performs Polysomnographic Record Scoring. Performs advanced Polysomnography procedures. Working knowledge of information technology required to support diagnostic and clinical documentation. Strong computer skills required.
Requirements
- Associate of Science in health sciences field or actively enrolled in Polysomnography training program with completion
- 1 year experience working in a healthcare environment
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN)
- RPSGT or must successfully complete board registry within 1 Year
- Strong computer skills required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science or
- Associate of Science in health sciences field, with emphasis on Polysomnography
- 2 years direct patient care experience in a Sleep Center
- RT, RPSGT or REEGT
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis and valuate overnight polysomnograms.
- Operates medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology.
- Applies recording devices, cleans/sterilizes equipment, and monitors polysomnogram.
- Evaluates care and patients' response to intervention.
- Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information to identify and meet the patient's specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory.
- Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance.
- Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust if necessary.
- Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient
- Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory.
- Performs Polysomnographic Record Scoring.
- Performs advanced Polysomnography procedures.
- Working knowledge of information technology required to support diagnostic and clinical documentation.
Benefits
- Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more!
- Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
