Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

bannerhealth; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential

Night shift differential

Job summary

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is seeking a Sleep Disorders Tech for night shifts in Greeley, CO. The role involves diagnosing sleep monitoring studies, including home sleep tests, and aiding clinicians with diagnosis and patient care.

Requirements include RRT NBRC registry, BLS, and at least 3 years of sleep testing experience. Schedule: Fulltime, 6:30pm-6:30am; benefits include incentives and relocation options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• RRT NBRC registry or equivalent.
• BLS certification required.
• 3 years sleep testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain artifact-free sleep tracings reflecting physiologic sleep processes.
• Analyze sleep records and document sleep stages.
• Ensure accurate readings and troubleshoot during testing.
• Review medical history and medications to guide tests.
• Help develop department policies and improve testing quality.
• Assist leadership with staff training and scheduling.
• Maintain quality standards per regulatory guidelines.
• Act as a department resource for internal and external customers.

Skills

Sleep study

Clinical testing

Team collaboration

Education

RRT NBRC certification

Tools

Sleep equipment

Job description

Primary City/State

Greeley, Colorado

Department Name

Sleep Disorders Ctr-Hosp

Work Shift

Night

Job Category

Clinical Care

Salary & Incentive

$20,000 Hire On Incentive and Relocation Incentive Available!*
*If selected, the recruiter will provide eligibility criteria for the hire-on incentive

Location Description

Located just 45 minutes north of Denver, Northern Colorado offers trendy restaurants, a thriving retail sector, and endless cultural amenities. Between wildflower-filled meadows and spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, you will find adventures by horse, mountain bike and boat plus, endless hiking trails and world class skiing.

About the Hospital

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

Position Summary

This position independently performs prescribed diagnostic sleep monitoring studies, which may include home sleep tests, to patients. This position analyzes the results to aide clinicians with diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and care of patients. This position acts as a resource to the department.

Core Functions

• 1. Obtains artifact free sleep tracings that accurately reflect physiologic processes occurring during sleep of patients utilizing the latest technology.
• 2. Analyzes all types of sleep records of patients. Identifies and documents sleep stages and quantify physiologic processes during the data acquisition and summarizes this information as outlined by departmental policies and procedures.
• 3. Ensures an accurate and readable recording using deductive reasoning to trouble shoot minor problems and make adjustments as needed during the testing process.
• 4. Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information in order to perform the appropriate study prescribed by the physician as outlined by departmental policies and procedures.
• 5. Assists with the development of department policies, procedures and processes, facilitate testing and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient results.
• 6. Assists leadership with operations, scheduling, orientation and/or training of new technical staff. May conduct or lead educational in-services and case study presentations.
• 7. Ensures quality assurance standards as outlined by departmental policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory agencies.
• 8. Independently performs prescribed diagnostic sleep monitoring, which may include home sleep test, to patients and acts as a resource to the department. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Requires Registry by the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists or proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

The position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 3 years of experience in all aspects of sleep disorders testing. Must be proficient in the use and theory of all equipment related to sleep testing and a thorough knowledge of the s

Schedule

Fulltime | 36 Hours/Week

Shift times are 6:30pm-6:30am working varied days of the week.

Benefits

• Enjoy a $1.50/hr weekend and $5/hr night shift differential when applicable.