Sleep Technologist RPSGT

Parrish Medical Center • Titusville, FL

9h

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Lead Neurodiagnostic Technologist or designee, the Sleep Technologist performs, monitors, and scores sleep-related diagnostic procedures in an acute-care or diagnostic-testing environment. The role requires knowledge of relevant disease processes, assessment and reassessment of patients, development and monitoring of care plans, and competency with the equipment used in the procedures. The technologist serves adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and supports patient care, education, infection control, quality improvement, and lab operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus one year of direct patient-care experience, or one year of post-secondary education from an accredited educational program emphasizing polysomnography.
• Minimum of one year of work experience.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT); candidates who are registry eligible must obtain the RPSGT credential within the first year of hire.
• BCLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform, monitor, and score sleep-related diagnostic procedures, including PAP, oxygen titration, and multiple sleep latency testing (MSLT), according to established standards; evaluate effectiveness and make changes as needed.
• Provide patient follow-up as required and demonstrate competency in procedures within the scope of practice for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Use, teach others to use, and troubleshoot equipment used for sleep-related procedures; process lab equipment according to infection-control procedures.
• Provide patient support, including education, transport, procedure charging, and collection of patient information, while following infection-control and safety principles.
• Provide input to expedite treatment, assist physicians with evaluations and procedures, collaborate with other health team members, and educate patients and families.
• Process patient reports and billing procedures for neurodiagnostic tests.
• Help gather quality-control and process-improvement data for lab equipment and procedures; compile statistics and quality-control information and review policies and procedures to meet JCAHO guidelines.
• Maintain and evaluate ordering and stocking of lab supplies.
• Know and follow fire, disaster, and safety procedures and regulations applicable to the work area.
• Perform similar or related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility begins on Day 1.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement program.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flexible spending, accident, critical, and other applicable benefits.
• Annual accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) hours.

What This Job Offers

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