Polysomnographic Trainee - Sleep Technologist - Springfield Sleep Center

Mercy Health; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Polysomnography Trainee to develop competency in polysomnographic testing and related patient care under direct supervision of an RPSGT. The role focuses on learning to perform quality sleep studies and support the sleep center's operations within an outpatient hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient safety, interventions, scheduling, and adherence to protocols while pursuing the BRPT pathway.

Qualifications

• Proficient with computers and accuracy with data entry and Microsoft Office.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.
• Analytical skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively under the supervision of a RPSGT and sleep center leadership to master skills for quality sleep studies and to achieve the RPSGT credential.
• Assists with interventions for patient safety and therapeutic interventions such as airway pressure and oxygen administration.
• Assists with sleep center protocols and workflows as proficiency grows.
• Complies with laws, regulations, policies, and standards for an outpatient hospital department and accredited sleep center.
• Assists with scheduling, reminder calls, cancellations, and EMR tracking of patient visits.

Skills

Computers & data entry

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Professional boundaries

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Polysomnography Trainee

Develops competency in and performs the basics of polysomnographic testing and associated patient care & treatment interventions under direct supervision of a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT).

Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

Develops competency in and performs the basics of polysomnographic testing and associated patient care & treatment interventions under direct supervision of a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT).

Essential Job Functions

• Works cooperatively under the supervision and direction of a RPSGT, quality control technologists, and the sleep center leadership to master the skills necessary to perform quality sleep studies and achieve the RPSGT credential.
• Assists with appropriate interventions including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.
• Assists with all sleep center protocols and workflows as proficiency is obtained.
• Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, protocols, and standards for an outpatient hospital department and accredited sleep center.
• Assists with scheduling of patient visits & procedures, reminder calls, filling vacancies from cancellation list, and proper tracking of patient reschedules, cancellations, and no shows in the EMR.
• Promptly reports any facility cleanliness, maintenance problem, safety hazard, equipment malfunction, supply issue, patient complaints, patient or staff injury, security concern, infection control issue, etc. to management and the appropriate supporting department.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required before patient care)

Obtain RPSGT Registered Polysomnography Technician) within 18-months of hire (required).

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Work Experience

At least six months of customer service experience (preferred)

Training

A trainee must be working through one of the established pathways to reach the RPSGT credential outlined by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) and must complete the RPSGT credential within 6 months of eligibility and within 18-months of hire.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Proficient with computers and accuracy with data entry and Microsoft Office.

Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking and planning

Soft/Interpersonal Skills

Ability to separate personal from professional interactions with clients and maintain professional/ethical boundaries.

Ability to learn and implement new procedures and adapt to emerging community needs.

Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations.

Attention to detail

Communication and Collaboration skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being-personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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