Registered Polysomnographic Tech (Per Diem) #4471

Reedsburg Area Medical Center; Reedsburg (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reedsburg Area Medical Center is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. You will perform 16-channel polysomnography, apply sensors, calibrate equipment, and ensure quality data collection, scoring, and documentation.

The role includes implementing PAP therapies, educating patients, and may involve supervision of other staff. Opportunity-based schedule requires adaptability and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Completion of a polysomnography program leading to an associate degree with emphasis in polysomnography or
• Completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one-year duration at an approved facility or equivalent experience
• Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent
• BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Perform 16-channel polysomnography and patient care with education.
• Apply electrodes/sensors, calibrate equipment, ensure high-quality data collection.
• Provide accurate scoring and documentation; implement PAP therapies.
• May supervise other staff as needed.

Skills

Polysomnography expertise

Patient care

Staff supervision

Education

Associate degree in polysomnography

One-year polysomnography program

BRPT certification (RPSGT)

BLS certification

Job description

Schedule:

6:45PM - 6:45AM (Hours may slightly vary based on department needs)

Position Summary:

A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. The technologist will be able to perform 16 channel polysomnography and associated patient care and education. This includes, but is not limited to: applying electrodes and sensors, calibrations of equipment, ensuring quality data collection and diagnostic procedures. The technologist must also provide accurate scoring, documentation and implement a variety of PAP therapies. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.

Education and Training Required:

• Successful completion of a polysomnography program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography “or”
• Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one-year duration associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician “and”
• Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent.
• BLS certified.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally stand – must be able to access computer hardware and video equipment located 3-6 feet from ground level.
• Occasionally walk between the control area and patient room(s); must be able to move from control room to patient room quickly in cases of emergency.
• Frequently sit to observe sleeping patients.
• Frequently lift 10 pounds or less for records and/or supplies.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 25 pounds while assisting patients to the restroom, and retrieve or reposition equipment.
• Occasionally climb stairs between admission/ER to Sleep Medicine
• Occasionally balance and be able to reach over patient to attach and adjust monitoring equipment.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and be able to bend at the waist and knees to adjust recording equipment and to assists patients from chairs or beds; good range of motion to allow visualization of various physiological monitors. Bending of the body downward and forward is required to install patient monitoring sensors and to make various adjustments to equipment and sensors.
• Occasionally reach and handle/extend hands and arms to adjust audiovisual equipment and physiological monitors. Must be able to grasp and place equipment, rotate adjustment knobs and manipulate small objects.
• Occasionally works with chemical solutions, which may cause skin irritation; works with patients and staff that could have potentially contagious diseases (category I Blood and Body Fluid Exposure).
• May handle hazardous drugs.

Sight:

• Continuously be able to observe several monitors, watch patients sleeping on video, monitor tracings on computer and make appropriate notations throughout the polysomnogram.
• Cognition/Communication:
• Frequent use of simple math, reading and writing skills (able to write reports and letters to doctors and/or patients).
• Ability to measure accurately and appropriately for electrodes and sensors.
• Occasional complex reading required (continued education and training).
• Environmental Conditions:
• Continuously works indoors in a well-lit and environmentally controlled environment.

Potential Hazards:

• Occasionally works with chemical solutions, which may cause skin irritation; works with patients and staff that could have potentially contagious diseases (category I Blood and Body Fluid Exposure).
• May handle hazardous drugs.