Polysomnography Technician

Reid Hospital & Health Care Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Reid Health is seeking a Polysomnography Technician to perform sleep diagnostics and therapies, including overnight testing and room turnover. Training and supervision will guide competency toward RPSGT certification.

The role requires adherence to Sleep Disorders Center policies, accurate documentation, and coordination with respiratory staff and physicians. Weekend/holiday shifts may be required, with opportunities to grow within the sleep program.

Qualifications

• One year to become a Registered Polysomnography Technologist after hire.
• 18 months healthcare experience preferred.
• RPSGT certification/registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patient needs as part of assessment.
• Establishes care priorities and provides patient care as needed.
• Documents notes reflecting patient response to care.
• Transcribes physician orders and compiles test results for physicians.
• Monitors adherence to Sleep Disorders Center policies and standards.
• Scoring of Home Sleep Studies per AASM guidelines.
• Manage inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Enter charges for Sleep Studies and access EPIC/baskets daily.

Job description

Polysomnography Technician

Schedule: 4 ten-hour shifts, 830p to 630a while training. After training is completed, 3 ten-hour shifts, 830p-630a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some weekends and Holidays will be required to work.

The Registered Polysomnography Technician (RPSGT) assumes responsibility and accountability for performing a wide variety of sleep diagnostic and therapeutic services in accordance with established departmental policies. The technician will provide support for other healthcare members by assisting in transporting, positioning and moving patients. The technician will perform general tasks as assigned such as answering the telephone, cleaning of equipment and checking for supplies and/ contacting the respiratory clerk or Material Handling for re-ordering supplies that are low. The technician will also be able to initiate all appropriate paperwork and retrieve records as needed. Other tasks include electrode and sensor placement as well as room turnover. Candidates who are currently in training toward RPSGT certification will also be considered. The Polysomnography Technician in Training is an entry-level position that involves learning to conduct, monitor, and analyze overnight sleep studies under the supervision of qualified technologists.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Identifies physical, social and psychological needs of the patient, family, and significant other as part of the patient assessment.
• Establishes priorities of care and provides necessary patient care as needed.
• Documents concise narrative notes that reflect the patient’s response to care given.
• Transcribes and implements physician’s orders accurately as well as compiles test results of patient to be forward to the physician.
• Utilizes policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care for Sleep Disorders Center.
• Comply with AASM continuing education requirements.
• Scoring of Home Sleep Studies per AASM guidelines.
• Monitors inventory an orders supplies as needed.
• Entering of charges for Sleep Studies.
• Access email, EPIC in basket, EPIC work queues daily and as needed.
• Recognizes the need for and performs appropriate measures in emergency situations. Initiates airway management, AED placement and CPR when indicated.
• Initiates, monitors and manages CPAP/BiPAP titration in accordance with department policy and procedure.
• Measures accurately the position of electrodes and sensor placement for testing procedure.
• Responsible for the set-up and management of oxygen used during testing in accordance with department policy and procedure.
• Distinguishes artifact potentials from true cerebral potentials and takes necessary steps to eliminate artifact.
• Monitors feedback from patient and/or significant others and suggest modification from feedback.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education & Experience

• Education Required: After qualifications are met according to the AASM guidelines, full time employees will have one year to become a Registered Polysomnography Technologist. After that year, their position will be reassessed for an extension in time or dismissal.
• Experience Preferred: 18 months of medical experience in a healthcare setting, 6 months experience in a Sleep Lab, registered by the National Board of Polysomnography Technicians, certified or registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care, completion of a basic cardiac arrhythmia class.

In-Training Requirements

• Education Required: After qualifications are met according to the AASM guidelines, full time employees will have one year to become a Registered Polysomnography Technologist. After that year, their position will be reassessed for an extension in time or dismissal.
• Experience Preferred: 18 months of medical experience in a healthcare setting

Licensure & Certification

• Licensure in the State of Indiana as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is preferred.
• Licensure in the health care field is preferred.
• Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you.

Reid Health's inpatient hospital is a 189-bed, regional referral center with a Level lll Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center designation. Reid Health's outpatient services include more than 40 specialties and sub-specialties throughout an eight-county service area. With more than 3,100 employees, 100 volunteers, and 170 healthcare clinicians on staff, Reid Health believes in wholeness -- in body, mind, and spirit. The minute you step through Reid's doors, you'll be surrounded by friendly faces. Each of our employees plays an important role in the friendly and caring environment we call Reid Health. It's more than a place to work. Reid team members are involved in and care for our community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. They are the reason our patients feel safe and cared for. And they are the reason Reid Health is ranked among the best in quality care.

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• Daycare
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• Daily Pay
• therapy dogs
• massages

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