Registered Polysomnography Technician PRN - Springfield Regional

Mercy Health BSMH • Springfield, OH

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About The Position

The Registered Polysomnography Technician (RPSGT or RST) works under the supervision of the Sleep Center leadership team to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders through polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient care, and education. The technician prepares patients for procedures, reviews medical records and patient interview information, selects testing modalities, operates polysomnographic equipment, and performs sleep staging and event scoring according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines. The role includes documenting technical findings, reviewing studies with physicians, performing additional testing when needed, and troubleshooting polysomnographic and office equipment.

The technician also administers neurodiagnostic procedures using established protocols, monitors test quality and resource use, maintains a clean work area, and follows hospital and departmental policies. Office duties may include coordinating patient scheduling, receiving payments, reviewing charges, and assisting with general tasks. The position requires maintaining continuing education and current proficiency in the neurodiagnostic field. Monthly Interscorer Reliability quality assurance and reporting may be performed depending on departmental needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following credentials is required: 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.
• RPSGT certification is required upon hire in South Carolina; non-respiratory therapists and respiratory therapists whose license is no longer active in South Carolina must also have a permanent Exemption for Ventilation by Non-RCPs.
• Polysomnography state licensure where applicable; required when practicing in Virginia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required before providing patient care.
• Proficiency 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, attention to detail, communication and collaboration, critical thinking, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to maintain professional and ethical boundaries, learn and implement new procedures, adapt to emerging community needs, and work with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of previous experience in neurophysiology or sleep disorders medicine.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
• Polysomnography state licensure where applicable.
• Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) credential for respiratory therapists in South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, explain procedures, and review clinical information from medical records and patient interviews to determine appropriate testing modalities.
• Operate polysomnographic equipment and obtain diagnostic recordings following established protocols, manually controlling equipment to capture requested waveforms.
• Interpret normal and abnormal results for the purpose of identifying appropriate or additional tests to demonstrate abnormalities.
• Document detailed and accurate technical reports to assist physicians with interpretation of test data.
• Review studies with physicians to clarify discrepancies and perform additional testing when necessary.
• Administer neurodiagnostic procedures without direct supervision while following appropriate protocols.
• Monitor test quality and ensure prudent resource management; follow 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 and current knowledge in the neurodiagnostic field through continuing education.
• Perform sleep staging and event scoring according to AASM guidelines.
• Perform monthly Interscorer Reliability quality assurance and reporting when required by departmental needs.
• Troubleshoot polysomnographic and office equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and 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, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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