Registered Polysomn Technologist II

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift differential

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Springdale is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist for the Sleep Lab. The role supports night shifts (Thu-Sat, 7p-7a) in a full-time arrangement (36 hours/week). Requires 2 years of polysomnography experience with appropriate registration/licensure.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered along with night and weekend pay differentials. Responsibilities include performing and promoting sleep disorders procedures, documenting findings, and communicating with the Sleep

Qualifications

• Requirements: 2 years Polysomn Tech experience & registration/license (see job description for options)
• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma
• Licensure/certifications include LRCP, RPSGT or RRT as applicable

Responsibilities

• Provides and promotes safe, advanced patient care addressing age-specific needs.
• Completes required in-services and training to maintain competency.
• Collaborates with team and departments to provide care across the continuum.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment meeting standards and regulations.
• Provides feedback and initiates changes to improve care and work environment.
• Uses evidence-based practice and leadership to guide patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Polysomnographic technology

Sleep lab experience

Respiratory care knowledge

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Nursing diploma

Tools

LRCP certification

RPSGT certification

RRT certification

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift:

Night Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC094040 Sleep Lab

Summary:

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - Springdale Campus - Nights Thursday-Saturday 7p-7a- Requirements: 2 years Polysomn Tech experience & registration/license (see job description for options)

Additional Information:

• $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
• Springdale Campus
• Nights Thursday-Saturday 7p-7a (full-time 36 hours per week - three 12-hour shifts)
• Night & weekend pay differentials apply
• Requirements: 2 years Polysomn Tech experience & registration/license (see job description for options)

Performs and promotes Sleep Disorders procedures ensuring quality and clarity of recording along with detailed documentation. Communicates pertinent information to Sleep Lab Supervisor and/or physician as needed.

Required Education:

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Respiratory - 2 years sleep laboratory performing polysomnograms

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

1 of the following certifications is required -

Recommended Certifications:

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) - Arkansas State Medical Board, Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Description

• Consistently provides and promotes safe and effective advanced patient care that addresses the age-specific variations related to clinical, educational, psychosocial and cultural needs.
• Completes and assists with appropriate educational activities to maintain and increase competency, including all required hospital and departmental in-services, education, and training as assigned.
• Facilitates and improves collaboration with other team members and departments in providing patient care across the continuum.
• Maintains, creates, and promotes a clean and safe environment conducive to meeting customer needs and regulatory standards.
• Provides feedback, reports, and initiates changes to improve patient care and/or the work environment. Promotes activities to improve quality of care.
• Identifies and utlilizes available standards, literature and research findings to guide evidence-based practice and provide leadership in patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.