Lead Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Lehigh Valley Health Network as a Polysomnographic Technologist, where you will provide direct patient care, enhance staff training, and lead performance improvements. Become part of a dedicated team focused on delivering quality care with multiple opportunities for professional growth in a nationally recognized health organization.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.
• 1 year of employment in the LVHN Sleep Disorders Center is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in orientation and mentorship of staff and trainees.
• Collects and records performance improvement data.
• Develops and presents educational programs.

Skills

Multitasking

High-level computer skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare related field

Tools

RPSGT certification

American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward–thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward–thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital– Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital – Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides direct patient care, assists in the orientation, and mentorship of staff and trainees. Coordinates and facilitates the completion of ongoing and annual staff competencies. Coordinates and facilitates performance improvement, department–specific initiatives to improve quality, and optimize workflows.

Job Duties

• Assists in the orientation and mentorship of staff and trainees to workflows and standards of care in respective patient populations.
• Collects and records performance improvement data in a timely manner.
• Develops and/or updates/revises standards of care in respective areas of clinical expertise/patient populations.
• Identifies needs and facilitates department compliance with performance improvement initiatives.
• Assists with developing and presenting educational programs based on evidence.
• Assists with developing and implementing performance improvement action plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree
• 1 year Experience as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.
• Ability to multitask
• High–level computer skills
• RPSGT – Registered Polysomnographer Technologist – State of Pennsylvania
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support – State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare related field
• 1 year Employment in the LVHN Sleep Disorders Center.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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