Reg Polysomnographic Tech

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is seeking a registered sleep technologist for the Phoenixville Sleep Center. This position is vital for conducting comprehensive sleep studies.

As part of a dedicated team, you will perform sleep testing procedures, data analysis, and provide patient education while ensuring safety protocols are followed.

A HS Diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months in a clinical sleep lab are required, along with RPSGT or RST credentials.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required.
• RPSGT or RST credentialing is required.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in a clinical sleep laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Review patient’s history and verify medical study order.
• Follow sleep center protocols for sleep studies.
• Provide appropriate patient education.
• Select and calibrate testing equipment.
• Apply electrodes and sensors according to standards.
• Fit and desensitize patients for positive airway pressure masks.
• Implement patient safety interventions.
• Analyze sleep study data for report preparation.
• Navigate EMR and sleep data software.

Skills

Comprehensive sleep testing procedures

Data analysis

Patient education

Equipment calibration

Electrode application

Mask fitting and desensitization

Patient safety interventions

Sleep study data analysis

EMR software navigation

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Associate of Arts or Science

Tools

Sleep testing equipment

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Entity: Clinical Care Associates (CCA) - Penn Primary Care (PPC) and Penn Specialty Practices (PSP) of Penn Medicine Medical Group (PMMG)

Department: Phoenixville Sleep Center

Location: 824 Main Street, Phoenixville, PA

Hours: Full-Time

Summary:

• The registered sleep technologist performs comprehensive sleep testing procedures, interventions and data analysis and associated interventions under the general supervision of the Lead Sleep Technologist, Clinical Lab Manager, or Medical Director. The registered sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), or the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM). A registered sleep technologist is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff technicians and technologists.

Responsibilities:

• Review the patient’s history and verify the medical study order
• Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study
• Provide age-appropriate patient education
• Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing
• Apply all electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards
• Perform routine positive airway pressure mask fitting and desensitization
• Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, supplemental oxygen, etc.)
• Demonstrate knowledge of all in-lab and out of center sleep testing protocols
• Analyze sleep study data and prepare reports for provider interpretation
• Navigate EMR and sleep data software platforms

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• RPSGT or RST (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Minimum 6 months experience in a clinical sleep laboratory setting (Required)
• Associate of Arts or Science (Preferred)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.