Polysomnography Tech or Respiratory Therapist(RRT)

Tom Trese; Kentucky; On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of 6K

Relocation assistance of 1K

Great benefits package

Job summary

A community healthcare system in Ohio is seeking a Polysomnography Tech or Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide patient care and diagnostic testing. The position requires Ohio licensure and one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include performing studies, maintaining equipment, and assessing patients. The role offers an hourly wage of $26-$30 depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefit package including a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Registered Polysomnagraph Technologist or RRT must be Ohio Licensed.
• One-year experience in sleep center or respiratory therapy.
• Ability to read, write, and explain complex information.

Responsibilities

• Perform excellent quality PSG and other studies independently.
• Maintain equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Select appropriate recording montage and obtain high-quality recordings.
• Assess physical and mental status for patient continuity of care.
• Operate equipment optimally and meet patient needs.
• Complete additional projects assigned by management.

Skills

Registered Polysomnagraph Technologist

RRT certification

Attention to detail

BLS certification

Job description

TITLE: Polysomnography Tech or Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
LOCATION: Buckeye Lake, Ohio

Here is your chance to join the team of a progressive community healthcare system where career growth and opportunity await you. They are committed to their patients, employees, and community, and continuously reinvest to improve their facilities and technology. They’re nestled in a beautiful rural setting but close enough to the big city to enjoy that too! If that sounds like the change you are looking for, please read on…

Summary:

Delivers patient care and diagnostic testing according to professional practice standards, while providing support for the healthcare system divisions. Is responsible for the transformation, performance, and distribution of diagnostic tests, PSG, MSLT, CPAP. Must accurately analyze results of procedures in order to score information for physician interpretation. Participates in quality analysis of test results and participate with other technicians. Acknowledgment of charges for billing purposes. Responsible for application, removal and completion of all test and associated equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Works independently performing excellent quality PSG and other studies.
• Keeps equipment in proper working order, performs routine maintenance, detects equipment malfunction; make minor repairs, and reports problems to management.
• Selects the appropriate recording montage or montages necessary for the case under study. Obtains a high quality recording, recognizing artifacts and taking the steps to eliminate them.
• Assess physical and mental status before, during and after completion of test and notifies appropriate personnel in order to facilitate continuity of care.
• Operates all equipment utilized in an optimal manner.
• Is attentive to patient needs in order to meet customer expectations.
• Identifies and completes additional project(s) as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Registered Polysomnagraph Technologist or RRT (No CRT's will be considered). RRT must be Ohio Licensed. Must have BRPT or RPSGT.
• One-year experience in sleep center or respiratory therapy.
• BLS required.
• Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff and patients – Attention to detail.

Additional Info:

Person will be working at the Sleep Disorders Center. Will join team of 9 other Polysom Techs and growing department.

The position is night shift 7pm-7:30am. Person will be required to work weekends and holidays in the rotation. The hospital will offer an hourly range between $26-$30hr depending on experience and a great benefit package including a sign-on bonus of 6K and some relocation (1K).