Registered Polysomnographic Technologist-Full Time Nights/36 Hours Bi-Weekly

Hendricks Regional Health; Danville (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, IN, seeks a Respiratory Therapist for the Sleep Diagnostic Center on the 3rd shift to support inpatients and outpatients with comprehensive sleep and respiratory care.

You will administer tests and therapies (oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP titration), operate sleep lab equipment, and communicate patient progress to the ordering physician. A HS diploma and prior sleep lab experience are required; RPSGT/RST preferred. $5,000 sign-on bonus offered.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous sleep lab experience required.
• CPAP/BiPAP parameter setup and patient monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Administers tests and therapies for inpatients/outpatients.
• Operates sleep lab equipment.
• Documents patient tolerance, therapy delivered and outcomes.
• Maintains departmental records and coordinates with physicians.
• Ensures patient safety and CPR readiness.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

CPAP/BiPAP titration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Sleep lab experience

RPSGT/RST preferred

Tools

Oxygen flowmeter

Pulse oximeter

Sleep test console

CPAP/BiPAP devices

Job description

Job Summary

**$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS** Serves the needs of inpatients, outpatients, family, associates and physicians through the efficient and effective application of respiratory therapy services offered in the sleep diagnostic center and through appropriate communication of patient progress to the ordering practitioner.

Essential Responsibilities

• 1. Administers tests and treatments, such as oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, baseline sleep study, CPAP titration, etc., for inpatients and outpatients while monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
• 2. Operates equipment such as oxygen flowmeter, pulse oximeter, sleep test console, CPAP/BiPAP devices, thermistors, video equipment, etc.
• 3. Assembles sleep and respiratory therapy equipment used in the sleep lab for patients care and disassembles the equipment at discontinuance.
• 4. Processes daily patient charges following established policies.
• 5. Records pertinent comments and clinical assessments in the medical record with regard to tolerance, adverse events, therapy delivered, body positioning, snoring and special testing.
• 6. Responds to patient needs up to and including CPR.
• 7. After completion and documentation of competency, initiates, maintains and documents CPAP or BiPAP parameters per established policies and protocols.
• 8. Conducts patient interview/assessment and performs required testing as established in department policies and protocols.
• 9. Maintains departmental statistical records.
• 10. Consults with ordering physician, medical director and other healthcare professionals to assure the most appropriate mode of testing or therapy.
• 11. Use common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick or handicapped with regard to the patient's age, diagnosis or disability.
• 12. Promotes an environment of patient safety at all times.

Education and Experience Required

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2. Previous sleep lab experience required.

Mandatory Licensure/Certifications

Preferred: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST). Considered: RRT willing to enroll in and complete A-STEP Online Self Study Modules within 2 years of enrollment OR enrolled in or have completed training in polysomnography in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option.

Work Shift : 3rd Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36