Polysomnographic Tech/RRT - Sleep Lab - Full Time

Guthrie; Town of Vestal (NY); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 71 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Student loan reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Guthrie is seeking a Respiratory Therapist specialized in polysomnography to conduct nocturnal and diurnal sleep studies, monitor EEG/EOG/EMG, CPAP/BiPAP titrations, and score sleep data across children, adults and geriatric patients.

Requirements include high school diploma, accredited respiratory therapy program graduation, active RRT license; one year experience as RT and polysomnographic tech preferred; training in equipment operation and patient education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist license required.

Responsabilités

• Scores sleep stages, arousals, PLMS, respiratory events and other data to established standards.
• Operates and troubleshoots PSG equipment and interfaces.
• Reviews literature to stay current on sleep disorders and techniques.
• Applies EEG electrodes using the 10-20 system.
• Produces artifact-free polysomnographic data.
• Monitors CPAP therapy and optimizes pressures.
• Determines proper mask size and headgear for comfort.
• Learns to operate and troubleshoot diagnostic equipment.
• Keeps equipment clean and maintained.

Connaissances

Sleep study monitoring

CPAP/BiPAP titration

Polysomnographic data scoring

Patient education

Computer skills

Formation

High School Diploma

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program graduate

Registered Respiratory Therapist license

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Outils

EEG/EOG/EMG equipment

CPAP machines

Polysomnography data acquisition systems

Description du poste

This position is eligible for up to a $30,000 Sign-on Bonus and up to $20,000 in student loan reimbursement!

Position Summary:

Conducts nocturnal and diurnal sleep studies to include monitoring of EEG, EOG, EKG, and EMG, nasal/oral ventilation, chest excursion and pulse oximetry. Performs special procedures as needed including CPAP and BiPAP titrations. Assists in scoring sleep studies interpreting polygraphic recordings. Tests are performed on children, adults, and geriatric patients.

Education, License & Cert:

High School Grad or Equivalent is required. Graduate from Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. Reg. Respiratory Therapist and Licensed Respiratory Therapist required.

Experience:

One‐year experience as respiratory therapist preferred. One‐year experience as a polysomnographic technician preferred. Exposure and understanding of basic computer skills.

Essential Functions:

1. Scores sleep stages, arousals, PLMS, respiratory events and other physiological data to established standards.

2. Knowledge in PC operations related to, but not limited to, the operation of equipment, attaching interfaces, acquisition, storage and retrieval of data.

3. Reviews current literature for sleep disorders and keeps current on new techniques and advanced in the field.

4. Applies EEG electrodes utilizing the standard 10‐20 system.

5. Produces artifact‐free polysomnographic data to standard criteria.

6. Monitors patient response to CPAP while establishing optimum pressures necessary to maintain an airway.

7. Determines the proper mask size and headgear to insure proper fit and comfort.

8. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to learn how to operate and troubleshoot diagnostic equipment.

Other Duties:

1. Keeps current of equipment repairs, cleanliness, condition, and needed supplies.

2. Files records, completes and forwards appropriate billing in formation. Able to communicate well with patients.

3. Educating patients about CPAP machines and how to use them.

The pay range for this position is $32.60 - $51.63/hr