Registered Polysomnographic Technologist/Full Time Nights-72 Hours Biweekly

Hendricks Regional Health; Danville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Indiana is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to deliver effective respiratory therapy services within the sleep diagnostic center. Key responsibilities include administering tests, operating necessary equipment, and ensuring patient safety and comfort. Candidates should have a high school diploma and prior sleep lab experience, with certifications in polysomnography preferred. This position offers a 3rd shift schedule with 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous sleep lab experience is required.
• Preferred: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST).

Responsibilities

• Administer tests and treatments for inpatients and outpatients.
• Operate equipment such as oxygen flowmeter and sleep test console.
• Assemble and disassemble sleep and respiratory therapy equipment.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Equipment operation

Patient assessment

Communication

Safety promotion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPAP/BiPAP devices

Pulse oximeter

Sleep test console

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Job Description

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.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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