Registered Polysomnography Tech (RPSGT or RST) - Sleep Lab - St. Rita's Medical Center - PRN
About The Position
The Registered Polysomnography Tech (RPSGT or RST) works under the supervision of the Sleep Center leadership team to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders through polysomnography and diagnostic and therapeutic services related to patient care and education. The role prepares patients and explains procedures, reviews medical records and interview information, conducts and monitors diagnostic recordings, performs sleep staging and event scoring under AASM guidelines, and documents technical findings for physician interpretation. The technologist may perform additional testing, coordinate patient scheduling and payments, assist with office tasks, maintain equipment and work areas, and keep current through continuing education. This is a PRN position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One of the following credentials is required: RPSGT certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists; RST certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine; or, for respiratory therapists, an RT license in the state of practice and Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) credential.
- RPSGT certification is required upon hire in South Carolina, along with the specified permanent Exemption for Ventilation by Non-RCPs for non-RTs and RTs whose license is no longer active in South Carolina.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification is required before providing patient care.
- Polysomnography state licensure is required if applicable based on the state of practice; it is required in Virginia.
Nice To Haves
- BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
- Polysomnography state licensure where applicable.
- SDS credential for respiratory therapists in South Carolina.
- At least one year of previous experience in neurophysiology or sleep disorders medicine.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients, explain procedures, and review clinical information from medical records and patient interviews to determine testing modalities.
- Operate polysomnographic equipment and manually control it to obtain requested waveforms according to established protocols.
- Distinguish normal from abnormal results and perform appropriate additional testing to demonstrate abnormalities.
- Document detailed and accurate technical reports to support physician interpretation; review studies with physicians to clarify discrepancies and conduct additional testing when needed.
- Administer neurodiagnostic procedures independently using appropriate protocols.
- Monitor test quality, manage resources prudently, follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures, and maintain a clean work area.
- Help coordinate patient scheduling, receive patient payments, review patient charges, and assist with general office tasks.
- Maintain proficiency and current knowledge in the neurodiagnostic field by meeting continuing education requirements.
- Perform sleep staging and event scoring according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines.
- Perform monthly Interscorer Reliability QA and reporting when required by departmental needs.
- Troubleshoot polysomnographic and office equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and incentives.
- Referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/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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Education Level
High school or GED
