Registered Polysomnographer

sluhn; Sellersville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist to perform and score sleep studies, ensuring accurate data collection and patient safety. You will work with CPAP/BiPAP/ASV devices and maintain essential documentation.

Qualifications include RPSGT and RST (or RRT-SDS) registrations and an active NJ license. Collaboration with staff and ongoing training support are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• CPR certification maintained at all times.
• RPSGT, RST, and/or RRT-SDS registrations completed.
• Active NJ Polysomnographic Technologist License for NJ staff.
• Experience with sleep studies and scoring.
• Knowledge of CPAP/BiPAP/ASV devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform sleep studies in a technical and efficient manner.
• Score sleep studies according to guidelines.
• Acquire study data per department policies.
• Initiate video taping upon patient arrival.
• Document on study per policy.
• Maintain log book for all studies.
• Assist with training of new staff.
• Complete Interscorer Reliability by the 15th of each month.

Skills

CPR certification

Sleep study scoring

CPAP/BiPAP/ASV setup

Documentation

Training staff

Education

RPSGT certification

RST certification

RRT-SDS

NJ Polysomnographic Technologist License

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Video recording systems

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

J OB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains a valid CPR certification at all times
• The Registered Polysomnographer performs sleep studies in a technical and efficient manner and scores sleep studies according to guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of a polysomnographer
• Demonstrates knowledge in the set-up and use of nasal CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, End Tidal CO2, Transcutaneous CO2, Home studies and oxygen
• Acquires study data per department policies including the initiation of video taping upon patient arrival
• Scores all in lab and home studies according to the latest practice parameters
• Handles lab chemicals with appropriate safety precautions to self and others
• Documents on study per policy
• Maintains log book for all studies performed
• Assists with training of new staff
• Completes Interscorer Reliability by the 15th of each month

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting up to 8 hours per day in 4 hour increments. Standing up to 4 hours per day in 2 hour increments. Walking up to 2 hours per day in 15 minute increments. Frequently uses fingers to manipulate small electrodes, syringes, etc. Continuous use of hands for writing, operating equipment, etc. Occasional twisting and turning of hands and body. Occasional lifting/carrying of objects up to 25 pounds. Occasional pushing/pulling of equipment/patients up to 450 pounds. Occasional stooping/bending and reaching above shoulder level. Rarely crouches or kneels. Ability to feel needed in placing electrodes. Hearing as it pertains to normal, high, and low frequencies. Seeing as it pertains to general, near, far, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Visual monotony.

EDUCATION:

• Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT).
• Registered by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (RST).
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT-SDS)
• Another organization that offers an equivalent examination accepted by the AASM.
• New Jersey Candidates -In addition to holding one of the registrations listed above, staff working in NJ also require an active NJ Polysomnographic Technologist License.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Successfully completed the requirements for registered polysomnography sleep tech.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.