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. The role involves polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services related to patient care and education. The technologist prepares patients and explains procedures, reviews clinical information from medical records and patient interviews, and selects testing modalities based on the information obtained. They operate polysomnographic equipment according to established protocols, obtain pertinent waveforms, distinguish normal from abnormal results, and conduct additional testing as appropriate. They document technical reports, review studies with physicians to clarify discrepancies, and perform additional testing when needed. The position also includes administering neurodiagnostic procedures without direct supervision, monitoring test quality and resource use, following hospital and departmental policies, maintaining a clean work area, assisting with scheduling and office tasks, and keeping current through continuing education. The technologist performs sleep staging and event scoring under American Academy of Sleep Medicine guidelines, may perform monthly Interscorer Reliability QA and reporting as needed, and troubleshoots polysomnographic and office equipment. This is a PRN position on the night shift at the Sleep Lab at St. Rita's Medical Center. Scheduled weekly hours are listed as 0.01.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must hold at least one of the following: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists; Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) certification from the American Board of Sleep Medicine; or, for respiratory therapists, a state respiratory therapist license and Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) credential.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification is required before providing patient care.
- State licensure in polysomnography where applicable; required if practicing in Virginia.
- In South Carolina, RPSGT certification is required upon hire; additional requirements apply to non-respiratory therapists and respiratory therapists whose license is no longer active.
- Respiratory therapists must have the Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) credential.
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, review medical records and interview patients, and select testing modalities based on the information obtained.
- Operate polysomnographic equipment following established protocols and obtain the requested pertinent waveforms.
- Distinguish normal from abnormal results and obtain appropriate or additional tests to demonstrate abnormalities.
- Document detailed and accurate technical reports for physician interpretation.
- Review studies with physicians to clarify discrepancies and perform additional testing when necessary.
- Administer neurodiagnostic procedures without direct supervision using appropriate protocols.
- Monitor test quality and manage resources prudently while following hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Help coordinate patient scheduling, receive patient payments, review patient charges, and assist with general office tasks.
- Maintain proficiency in the neurodiagnostic field and fulfill continuing education requirements.
- Perform sleep staging and event scoring according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine guidelines.
- Perform monthly Interscorer Reliability QA and reporting when departmental needs require it.
- Troubleshoot polysomnographic and office equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.
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Education Level
High school or GED
