Registered Polysomnography Tech — Boardman Sleep Center

Mercy Health; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance and professional development

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Polysomnography Technologist for their Boardman Sleep Center in Ohio. This full-time position involves providing comprehensive evaluations and treatments for sleep disorders, requiring expertise in operating polysomnographic equipment and adhering to established protocols.

The ideal candidate will possess required certifications such as RPSGT or RST, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. Mercy Health offers competitive pay, benefits, and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) certification.
• At least one year of experience in neurophysiology or sleep disorders medicine preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support required before patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
• Operate polysomnographic equipment and decipher normal from abnormal results.
• Administer neurodiagnostic procedures and troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

Proficient with computers, sleep equipment, devices and software

Accuracy with data entry and Microsoft Office

Comprehensive knowledge of guidelines pertaining to sleep medicine and testing

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking and planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Registered Polysomnography Technologist — Sleep Lab — Boardman Sleep Center

Shift/Schedule

• Full Time - Scheduled for 30 Weekly Hours
• 10 Hour Shifts
• Shift Times - Nights (8pm-6:30am)
• Rotating Weekends (Every 3rd Weekend)

Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The Registered Polysomnography Tech (RPSGT or RST) works under the supervision of the Sleep Center leadership team to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This involves polysomnography, diagnostic, and therapeutic services regarding patient care or education.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares the patient, explains the procedure; reviews clinical data from patient medical record and by patient interview and bases testing modalities on information obtained; operates polysomnographic equipment to obtain diagnostic recordings following established protocols while manually controlling the equipment to obtain the requested pertinent waveforms from the area being studied; deciphers normal from abnormal results to obtain appropriate or additional tests which demonstrate the abnormality.
• Documents detailed, accurate technical reports to aid physicians in interpretation of test data; reviews studies with physicians to clarify any discrepancies and does additional testing when necessary.
• Administers various neurodiagnostic procedures without direct supervision while utilizing the appropriate protocols; monitors the quality of tests being conducted while ensuring prudent resource management; follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures; maintains a clean work area.
• Helps coordinate patient scheduling, receives patient payments, reviews patient charges and assists with general office tasks.
• Demonstrates proficiency and remains current in the neurodiagnostic field by maintaining continuing education requirements.
• Performs sleep staging and event scoring per AASM guidelines to decipher normal from abnormal results. May perform monthly Interscorer Reliability QA and reporting depending upon departmental need.
• Troubleshoots all polysomnographic and office equipment.

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)

Polysomnography State Licensure if applicable based upon state of practice (preferred)

Must Have One Of The Following (required)

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (required upon hire in South Carolina, in addition, permanent Exemption for Ventilation by Non‑RCPs required for all non‑RTs & RTs whose license is no longer active in South Carolina).
• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) in state of practice - Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) credential (required for RTs).

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Work Experience

At least one year of previous experience in neurophysiology or sleep disorders medicine (preferred)

Patient Population

• Neonates (0‑4 weeks)
• Infant (1‑12 months)
• Pediatrics (1‑12 years)
• Adolescents (13‑17 years)
• Adults (18‑64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
• General office environment.
• May be required to car travel to alternative locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.

Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Skills

• Proficient with computers, sleep equipment, devices and software
• Accuracy with data entry and Microsoft Office.
• Comprehensive knowledge of guidelines pertaining to sleep medicine and testing.
• Analytical skills
• Strategic thinking and planning

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to separate personal from professional interactions 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

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

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.