Sleep Technologist PRN

Intermountain Health

6d • $24 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The PSG Technologist is accountable for performing physiologic studies of sleep and sleep related disorders under the supervision of a staff member who is a CPSGT, RPSGT, or greater. This entry level technician provides care to patients via technology, therapeutic intervention, and coordination of care with other health care professionals.

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED
• BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers
• Available to work varying shifts, including night shift
• Required to complete the Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-Step) within 8 months of starting this role.
• Specific certifications or skills as required by facility or patient population (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP)
• PSG 1 Techs must obtain two progressive credentials as a condition of continued employment as part of the sleep clinical progression.
• Earn the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) within 8 months of hire/transfer.
• Earn the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential within 18 months of initial hire/transfer.
• Patient Care
• Clinical Sleep Health
• Follow Protocols
• Documentation
• Patient Safety and Outcomes
• Quality Improvement
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Team Oriented
• Written and verbal proficiency
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting
• Verbal and Written Communication

Nice To Haves

• Clinical or patient care experience
• Anatomy and medical terminology courses
• If working in Idaho, PSGT Permit issued by the Idaho State Board of Medicine.
• Previous sleep medicine experience
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
• May have the same physical requirements as those of clinical or patient care jobs, when the leader takes clinical shifts.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and documents interactions with patients undergoing physiologic sleep studies.
• Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies.
• Completes record keeping and charting.
• Ability to address and solve both technical and interpersonal problems.
• Ability to use computerized and mechanical equipment efficiently.
• Cares for patients under the direction of a preceptor or supervisor.
• Obtain 10 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) related to sleep medicine annually.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

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