Lead Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Sleep Therapy is seeking a Lead Registered Sleep Technologist to oversee sleep testing procedures and staff across five locations. This full-time role requires Friday–Sunday, 7pm–8am after training, with travel to satellite labs.

You will provide clinical leadership, ensure quality of sleep studies, maintain regulatory compliance, and collaborate with the Clinical Lab Manager and Medical Director.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree Health/Science-related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as staff sleep technologist; some supervisory experience preferred.
• BRPT sleep technologist (RPSGT) or ABSM (RST) registry required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes all of the accountabilities of a staff registered sleep technologist
• Has a thorough knowledge of all aspects of performing diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies
• Performs quality metrics assessments on all sleep studies
• Active participant in departmental safety and CEQI initiatives
• Assists lab manager in maintaining regulatory compliance
• Maintains adequate clinical supply inventory
• Assists with equipment troubleshooting
• Reviews all sleep study orders and obtains provider clarifications when needed
• Regularly offers support and guidance to all on-site sleep technologists
• Works in tandem with lab manager to convey policy and health system updates to sleep technologists

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Clinical sleep testing knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree Health/Science-related field

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Sleep Therapy

This position is full-time (Friday/Saturday/Sunday; 7pm-8am after initial training weeks are completed). Must work at 5 locations.

• The Lead Registered Sleep Technologist performs comprehensive sleep testing procedures, interventions and data analysis, and associated interventions under the general supervision of the Clinical Lab Manager and the Medical Director. This is a supervisory position that provides direct oversight of the sleep technologist staff. The incumbent will act as a clinical resource for staff technologists and will provide managerial oversight at the direction of the Clinical Lab Manager. Travel to satellite sleep lab facilities is required. Shift flexibility (based on demand) is required.
• The lead registered sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), or the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM). A registered sleep technologist is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff technicians and technologists.

Responsibilities

• Assumes all of the accountabilities of a staff registered sleep technologist
• Has a thorough knowledge of all aspects of performing diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies
• Performs quality metrics assessments on all sleep studies
• Active participant in departmental safety and CEQI initiatives
• Assists lab manager in maintaining regulatory compliance
• Maintains adequate clinical supply inventory
• Assists with equipment troubleshooting
• Reviews all sleep study orders and obtains provider clarifications when needed
• Regularly offers support and guidance to all on-site sleep technologists
• Works in tandem with lab manager to convey policy and health system updates to sleep technologists

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• RPSGT or RST (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree Health/Science-related field (Preferred)
• And Minimum 5 years’ experience as staff sleep technologist; some supervisory experience (Preferred)

When applying to this position, upload your current BLS or CPR Certification AND your current RPSGT or RST registry.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.