Radiology - Echo / Cardiac Sonographer

Origin Travel Nurses; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Onboarding support

Clinical support

401k with 4% match

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ARMStaffing seeks a Registered Sleep Technologist for Day Shift to perform in-center and out-of-center sleep testing, apply electrodes, and educate patients under supervision.

The candidate holds a CAAHEP/CoARC polysomnography credential (or BRPT STAR), BRPT/NBRC/ABSM sleep credential, and BLS, with 2+ years of experience; RPSGT or RRT preferred. Schedule features 12-hour shifts over a 3-day workweek.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a polysomnography program accredited by CAAHEP or CoARC, or a STAR designated BRPT program.
• Sleep credential from BRPT, NBRC, or ABSM.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Compliance with PA Act 31, PA Act 33, PA Act 34, and PA Act 73.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for sleep studies, including review of patient charts, testing orders, and proper patient identification.
• Set up for sleep studies by applying electrodes and sensors following AASM recommendations and explaining testing procedures to patients.
• Perform in-center and out-of-center sleep study acquisitions, focusing on quality and exceptional patient care.
• Analyze and score sleep studies accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and patient rooms, perform routine maintenance, and manage inventory and restocking of lab supplies.
• Demonstrate continued scoring competency through monthly AASM ISR requirements.

Education

Polysomnography program accredited by CAAHEP/CoARC or BRPT STAR designation

BRPT/NBRC/ABSM sleep credential

Minimum 2 years of experience

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or RRT

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Compliance with PA Acts 31, 33, 34, 73

Job description

Registered Sleep Technologist - Day Shift

Job Description

The Registered Sleep Technologist works under the direct supervision of the lead sleep technologist and is responsible for performing essential sleep lab functions, including in-center and out-of-center sleep testing, therapeutic interventions, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for sleep studies, including review of patient charts, testing orders, and proper patient identification.
• Set up for sleep studies by applying electrodes and sensors following AASM recommendations and explaining testing procedures to patients.
• Perform in-center and out-of-center sleep study acquisitions, focusing on quality and exceptional patient care.
• Analyze and score sleep studies accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and patient rooms, perform routine maintenance, and manage inventory and restocking of lab supplies.
• Demonstrate continued scoring competency through monthly AASM ISR requirements.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Graduate from a polysomnography program accredited by CAAHEP or CoARC, or a STAR designated program through BRPT.
• Sleep credential from BRPT, NBRC, or ABSM.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Compliance with PA Act 31, PA Act 33, PA Act 34, and PA Act 73.

Schedule

This position is for a Day Shift, working 12-hour shifts over a 3-day workweek.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiter's Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!