Polysomnographic Technologist

Intermountain Healthcare; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 76,621,000 - 118,283,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Grand Junction, CO, seeks a Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) for day shift, full-time. You will monitor sleep studies, manage PAP therapies, and coordinate care with clinicians. The role requires CPSGT and BRPT eligibility within 18 months, plus BLS/CPR. Must be flexible for shifts, including nights.

Join a team dedicated to patient care, safety, and accuracy, with opportunities for continuing education and growth in sleep medicine.

Qualifications

• Current CPSGT credential required.
• BRPT Registered Polysomnographic Technologist eligibility within 18 months of hire.
• BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers.
• Available to work varying shifts, including night shift.
• Specific certifications or skills as required by facility (PALS, ACLS, NRP).

Responsibilities

• Monitors and documents on patients undergoing physiologic sleep studies.
• Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies.
• Completes record keeping and charting.
• Address and solve technical and interpersonal problems.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Use computerized and mechanical equipment efficiently.
• Perform overnight polysomnographic studies with PAP therapy.
• Perform Home Sleep Apnea Tests (HSAT).
• Obtain 10 Continuing Education Credits related to sleep medicine annually.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Critical Thinking

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Independent Work

Flexibility

Communication

Education

CPSGT credential

High School Diploma or GED

BRPT RPSGT eligibility

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Job description

Job Description:The CPSGT is accountable for performing, coordinating, and documenting physiologic studies of sleep and sleep-related disorders. The CPSGT, working with minimal supervision, provides care and education to patients via technology, therapeutic interventions, and coordination of care with other health care professionals. The CPSGT credential is required for this role.Click here to schedule a phone call with a recruiter!Posting Specifics:Benefits Eligible: YesShift: Day Shift Monday-FridayHours: Full-Time 8AM-4:30PMIn Grand Junction, you're surrounded by countless outdoor activities (see Colorado National Monument ), near access to world-class ski resorts ( Aspen and Snowmass ), and 3 National parks (Arches, Canyonlands, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison) while being in a community that is home to 30 wineries and tasting rooms. With 300 days of sunshine and four seasons, Grand Junction's a wonderful place to live.Essential FunctionsMonitors and documents on 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.Demonstrated communication skillsAbility to use computerized and mechanical equipment efficiently.Perform overnight Polysomnographic studies, using various modes of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy interventions.Perform Home Sleep Apnea Tests (HSAT).Obtain 10 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) related to sleep medicine annually.SkillsPatient Care, Safety, and OutcomesClinical Sleep HealthFollow ProtocolsDocumentationWritten and verbal proficiencyQuality ImprovementTeam OrientedWork IndependentlyFlexibility and AdaptabilityCritical Thinking and TroubleshootingMinimum QualificationsHigh School Degree or GEDCurrent Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) credentialSpecific certifications or skills as required by facility or patient population (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP)BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers.Available to work varying shifts, including night shift.Certified Polysomnographic Technicians must obtain the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential within 18 months of initial hire/transfer.Preferred QualificationsClinical or patient care experienceAnatomy and medical terminology coursesIf working in Idaho, PSGT Permit issued by the Idaho State Board of MedicinePhysical RequirementsOngoing 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.Location:St. Marys Regional HospitalWork City:Grand JunctionWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$26.74 - $41.28We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous 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.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. 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