Sleep Technologist

Rochester Regional Health • Rochester, NY

13d • $24 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

A sleep technologist has learned the basic skills necessary for routine sleep testing. Must be able to independently prepare patients, conduct routine PSG recording, and collect all information pertinent to the interpretation of these tests. Must provide superior customer service by modeling the Core Values.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must have Diploma or Associate’s Degree in one of the following areas: Nursing Polysomnography Technology OR Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy OR successful completion of a certificate program in Respiratory Therapy Technology
• Must have at least one of the following: Registered Nurse license in New York State NYS Authorization as a Polysomnographic Technologist, Respiratory Therapist, or Respiratory Therapy Technician
• Polysomnography Technicians: Must pass the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists exam and obtain the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential within 2 years of initial NYS registration
• RT/RTTs: Must pass the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist examination (CRT) and the Registry Examination (RRT) and obtain credentials within 1 year of the initial NYS registration

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated computer skills appropriate for the position.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care . Review patient histories
• Educate and orient patients on procedure
• Perform sleep studies of
• maintain accountability for timely and proper service to patients
• provide excellent patient service General Maintenance . Clean, restock and prepare rooms on a daily basis Documentation . Assist with scoring portable monitoring recordings according to AASM scoring parameters
• identify artifact, inadequate signals and study failures and generate an accurate report

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees