Sleep Technician RPSGT Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Revival Research Institute, LLC•Southfield, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Revival Research Institute, LLC, established in 2015 and headquartered in the Metro Detroit Region, has expanded its national presence to Texas, Illinois, and Arizona. The institute is recognized for providing high-quality data for clinical research trials. As the company grows, it seeks qualified professionals eager to learn and develop. This full-time position is for an experienced Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Sleep Technician with a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience. The role requires some overnight shifts. Candidates with a strong interest and experience in the Clinical Research field are highly desired, with opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, capable of maintaining organized records, and motivated to learn new things as the company expands into new therapeutic areas. Sleep Technicians at Revival Research Institute are expected to be respectful of diverse viewpoints, fostering an inclusive environment that drives productivity and results. They will assist Investigators and other clinical staff with various study-related tasks.

Requirements

Full-time, experienced Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Sleep Technician
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience
Detail oriented, being able to maintain organized records
Motivated to learn new things
Clinical research experience
Successful completion of a sleep technology program, associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility OR A minimum of six months of experience as a sleep trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies OR Holds a Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) credential or equivalent
Current CPR or BCLS certification
Computer skills appropriate for the position
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Appropriate social skills
Customer service skills
Critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision
Teamwork skills
Ability to follow direction

Nice To Haves

Strong interest in the Clinical Research field

Responsibilities

Review the patient’s history and verify the medical order.
Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
When patients arrive, verify their identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or out of center sleep testing.
Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary.
Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desentization.
Follow procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data.
Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.
Follow “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.).
Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free.
Identify, correct and document artifact.
Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).
Follow “lights on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. repeat the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, checking for completeness, etc.).
Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
Assist with scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards.
Assist with the generation of accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.
Perform patient education and instruction appropriate for out of center sleep testing.
Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for portable monitoring devices.
Assist with scoring portable monitoring recordings according to AASM scoring parameters; identify artifact, inadequate signals and study failures and generate an accurate report.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate appropriate social skills.
Demonstrate customer service skills.
Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate teamwork skills.
Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.
Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
Respond to sleep patients’ procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.
Assist with patient education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance.