Polysomnographic Technologist - MOB OP Sleep Center - PRN - Nights

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for a dedicated Sleep Technologist to join their innovative team in Cincinnati. This role involves performing critical sleep studies, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance the quality of care. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on patient education, you'll play a vital role in delivering top-notch healthcare services. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; certification as RST or RPSGT is necessary.
• 2 years of experience in sleep medicine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform sleep tests and collect data for physician review.
• Calibrate equipment and ensure proper function before tests.

Skills

Polysomnographic Technologist

Patient Safety Interventions

Data Collection and Compilation

Equipment Calibration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sleep Testing Equipment

Job description

Job Description

This position will be scheduled approximately 12 hours per week, and will be located in the Sleep Center at The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN) Medical Office Building located at 2132 Auburn Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45219.

Responsibilities

1. Perform Multiple Sleep Latency Test, Maintenance of Wakefulness test, Parasomnia studies, PAP, Oxygen titration and collect appropriate data and compile for reading physician.
2. Implement appropriate interventions necessary for the safety of the patients and therapeutic interventions such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressures and oxygen administration.
3. Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper function. Notify Clinical Engineering if service is required.
4. Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted standards. Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments as necessary.
5. Explain pre-testing, testing, post-testing procedures to patients in a form and manner necessary to demonstrate education.
6. Arrive, register, and discharge patients and perform all required documentation.
7. Follow "light out" & "light on" procedures to establish and document baseline values. Document routine observations that meet standards and guidelines.
8. Perform all other duties assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Required knowledge or skills necessary to perform the position duties include:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent. Registered Technologists in the sleep medicine field.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 2 years.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Polysomnographic Technologists and Scoring Technologists.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential.

About Us

For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has been the beacon for exceptional healthcare in the Greater Cincinnati community. We're industry pioneers, always pushing the boundaries and reimagining the future of healthcare.

Our culture promotes collaboration, diversity, and innovation. Together, as a team, we work tirelessly to enhance healthcare quality, accessibility, and safety.