Registered Polysomnography Tech — Boardman Sleep Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Boardman (OH); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 44.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonuses

Tuition assistance

Excellent health benefits

Resumo da vaga

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Polysomnography Tech for the Boardman Sleep Center in Youngstown, OH. The role involves performing polysomnography, patient preparation, data collection, and scoring tests according to AASM guidelines, with limited weekend requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient flow, maintaining accurate documentation, and staying current with continuing education.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ year experience in neurophysiology or sleep disorders preferred.
• Must have RPSGT or RST certification, or RT-SDS credential where applicable.
• Polysomnography licensure or eligibility as required by state.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare patient, explain procedure, and review clinical data to select testing modalities.
• Operate polysomnographic equipment to obtain diagnostic recordings per protocols.
• Document detailed reports to aid physician interpretation.
• Administer neurodiagnostic procedures and monitor test quality.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and assist with general tasks.
• Perform sleep staging and event scoring per AASM guidelines.
• Troubleshoot polysomnographic and office equipment.

Conhecimentos

Polysomnography equipment

Data entry accuracy

Microsoft Office

Sleep guidelines knowledge

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Formação

High school diploma or equivalent

RPSGT/RST certification or RT-SDS (state licensure)

Ferramentas

Polysomnography systems

Descrição da vaga

Polysomnography Tech positions in the Youngstown Market reward you with:

• A $10,000 sign on bonus for full time new hires
• Referral bonus incentive programs
• Competitive paid time off accrual
• Excellent health benefits through UMR
• Competitive tuition assistance for continued career growth
• And more!

Registered Polysomnography Tech - Boardman Sleep Center

Shift/Schedule

• Full Time - Scheduled for 30 Weekly Hours
• 10 Hour Shifts
• Shift Times - Nights (8pm-6:30am)
• Rotating Weekends (Every 3rd Weekend)

Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The Registered Polysomnography Tech (RPSGT or RST) works under the supervision of the Sleep Center leadership team to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This involves polysomnography, diagnostic, and therapeutic services regarding patient care or education.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares the patient, explains the procedure ; reviews clinical data from patient medical record and by patient interview and bases testing modalities on information obtained; operates polysomnographic equipment to obtain diagnostic recordings following established protocols while manually controlling the equipment to obtain the requested pertinent waveforms from the area being studied; deciphers normal from abnormal results to obtain appropriate or additional tests which demonstrate the abnormality.
• Documents detailed, accurate technical reports to aid physicians in interpretation of test data; reviews studies with physicians to clarify any discrepancies and does additional testing when necessary.
• Administers various neurodiagnostic procedures without direct supervision while utilizing the appropriate protocols; monitors the quality of tests being conducted while ensuring prudent resource management; follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Maintains a clean work area.
• Helps coordinate patient scheduling, receives patient payments, reviews patient charges and assists with general office tasks.
• Demonstrates proficiency and remains current in the neurodiagnostic field by maintaining continuing education requirements.
• Perform sleep staging and event scoring per American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines to decipher normal from abnormal results. May perform monthly Interscorer Reliability QA and reporting depending upon departmental need.
• Troubleshoots all polysomnographic and office equipment.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required before patient care)

Polysomnography State Licensure if applicable based upon state of practice (preferred)

and

Must have one of the following (required):

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (required upon hire in South Carolina, in addition, permanent Exemption for Ventilation by Non-RCPs required for all non-RT's & RT's whose license is no longer active in South Carolina).
• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) in state of practice - Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) credential (required for RTs).

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Work Experience

At least one year of previous experience in neurophysiology or sleep disorders medicine (preferred)

Patient Population

• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
• General office environment.
• May be required to car travel to alternative locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Working Conditions – Prolonged periods of working alone

• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Skills

Clinical Skills

• Proficient with computers, sleep equipment, devices and software
• Accuracy with data entry and Microsoft Office.
• Comprehensive knowledge of guidelines pertaining to sleep medicine and testing.
• Analytical skills
• Strategic thinking and planning

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to separate personal from professional interactions and maintain professional/ethical boundaries.
• Ability to learn and implement new procedures and adapt to emerging community needs.
• Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Attention to detail
• Communication and Collaboration skills
• Critical thinking
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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