Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

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

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist for a full-time position in Philadelphia. Responsibilities include conducting sleep studies, patient education, and data analysis. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to patient care and possess required certifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in a clinical sleep laboratory.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Credentialed with RPSGT or RST sleep registry required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive sleep testing procedures.
• Provide age-appropriate patient education.
• Analyze sleep study data and prepare reports.

Skills

Patient education

Data analysis

Clinical protocols

Electrode application

Equipment calibration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate of Arts or Science (Preferred)

Job description

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

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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.

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?

Sleep Disorder

This position is a full-time position. Working 3/13 hr. shifts (7pm-8am) and every other weekend.

• 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 sleep registry (Required)
  
  

Education or Equivalent Experience:

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

When applying to this position, upload your current BLS/CPR certification and also your RPSGT or RST registry.

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.

Live Your Life's Work

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.

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  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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