PRN Night Shift Sleep Lab Polysomnography Technologist

SSM Health; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a part-time polysomnographer for the Sleep Lab at MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles. This PRN night-shift role involves preparing patients and equipment, performing sleep studies, and monitoring patients throughout testing.

Responsibilities include applying monitoring devices, scoring and reporting results, and ensuring equipment readiness. A High School Diploma or GED plus BLS, RPSGT or RST certifications are required; prior experience is not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent years of experience.
• Certifications required: BLS HealthCare Provider (AHA), BRPT RPSGT or ABSM RST.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for ordered testing.
• Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and explain testing procedures.
• Performs and documents testing; monitors patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary.
• Applies monitoring devices (EEG, EKG, EMG, EOG, airflow, respiratory effort, oximetry) and records calibrations.
• Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information; scores, interprets and reports sleep study results.
• Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment; determines repairs/replacements.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS HCP - American Heart Association

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) - BRPT

Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) - ABSM

Job description

SSM Health is seeking a part-time polysomnographer for the Sleep Lab at MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles. This PRN night-shift role involves preparing patients and equipment, performing sleep studies, and monitoring patients throughout testing.

Responsibilities include applying monitoring devices, scoring and reporting results, and ensuring equipment readiness. A High School Diploma or GED plus BLS, RPSGT or RST certifications are required; prior experience is not mandatory.