Registered Polysomnography Tech - Howland Sleep Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Saint Joseph, OH

3d • Onsite

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. This involves polysomnography, diagnostic, and therapeutic services regarding patient care or education. The role requires preparing the patient, explaining procedures, reviewing clinical data, and operating polysomnographic equipment to obtain diagnostic recordings. The technician must decipher normal from abnormal results, document technical reports, and review studies with physicians. They administer neurodiagnostic procedures, monitor test quality, and maintain a clean work area. Additional tasks include coordinating patient scheduling, receiving payments, reviewing charges, and assisting with general office tasks. Maintaining continuing education requirements and performing sleep staging and event scoring per AASM guidelines are also key responsibilities. Troubleshooting equipment and potentially performing monthly Interscorer Reliability QA are part of the role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required before patient care)
• Polysomnography State Licensure if applicable based upon state of practice (preferred; required if practicing in Virginia)
• Must have one of the following (required): Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists OR Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine OR Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) in state of practice - Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) credential (required for RT)
• Proficient with computers, sleep equipment, devices and software
• Accuracy with data entry and Microsoft Office
• Comprehensive knowledge of guidelines pertaining to sleep medicine and testing
• Analytical skills
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Ability to separate personal from professional interactions and maintain professional/ethical boundaries
• Ability to learn and implement new procedures and adapt to emerging community needs
• Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations
• Attention to detail
• Communication and Collaboration skills
• Critical thinking
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of previous experience in neurophysiology or sleep disorders medicine (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepares the patient, explains 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
• Documents 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 policies and procedures
• Maintains a clean work area
• 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
• Perform sleep staging and event scoring per American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines to decipher normal from abnormal results
• May perform monthly Interscorer Reliability QA and reporting depending upon departmental need
• Troubleshoots all polysomnographic and office equipment

Benefits

• A $5,000 sign on bonus for full time new hires
• Referral bonus incentive programs
• Competitive paid time off accrual
• Excellent health benefits through UMR
• Competitive tuition assistance for continued career growth
• 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

What This Job Offers

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