Sleep Technologist, Registered (RPSGT)

Advocate Health • West Palm Beach, FL

7d • $31 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

This PRN position is for a Registered Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) working in the Sleep Center at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. The role involves performing quality sleep disorder procedures, educating patients and their families, managing data, and maintaining equipment. The technologist will also ensure continuous high-quality patient care, adhere to hospital standards, and provide age-appropriate care. This is a night shift position, typically requiring 1 to 2 shifts per week, preferably Thursday through Sunday.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Board registered in Polysomnography by the American Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists (RPSGT).
• Registered with the applicable state Medical Board.
• BCLS CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a health field preferred.
• Two years' experience in a sleep center or other healthcare setting preferred.
• Completion of an AASM A-Step program preferred.
• Previous experience with Compumedics and Somnoware would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Performs and/or assists in performing quality procedures in field of Sleep Disorders Medicine.
• Obtains orders in accordance with policy and procedure relative to sedation/restraints; does not leave patient unattended, confirms patient's chart and/or identity, using appropriate skills assessment to meet the patient's needs.
• Educates patients and their significant others in a manner to assure understanding.
• Obtains appropriate data management and documentation and utilizes hospital resources appropriately.
• Maintains cooperative working relationship with other departments and members of the medical system.
• Communicates in an effective manner to provide efficient and quality services with high customer satisfaction.
• Participates in educational activities to enhance patient care and quality.
• Performs appropriate equipment management including operations and maintenance.
• Identifies life-threatening situations and carries out emergency care as allowed by the scope of the job.
• Ensures the continuous delivery of high quality patient care by consistently seeking new knowledge and application of skills obtained.
• Attends all required in-services without prompting and maintains CPR certification.
• Utilizes appropriate competencies, guidelines and environment for safe patient care.
• Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age group served.
• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED