Registered Polysomnography Tech - Sleep Lab - Howland Sleep Center (PRN)

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a PRN Registered Polysomnography Tech to support the Sleep Center leadership team in comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. The role involves polysomnography, diagnostics, and therapeutic services to patients and education as needed.

The position emphasizes preparation, data review, accurate reporting, and collaboration with physicians. Experience in neurophysiology or sleep medicine is preferred, with BLS and specific credentials

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold one of the following: RPSGT Certification, RST Certification, or RT SDS credential (required for RT).
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred or required before patient care.
• At least 1 year of experience in neurophysiology or sleep disorders medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and explain procedures; review clinical data from medical records and interviews; perform polysomnography and related testing per protocol.
• Document accurate technical reports to aid physician interpretation and review studies with physicians.
• Administer neurodiagnostic procedures following established protocols and manage test quality and resources.
• Coordinate patient scheduling, accept payments, review charges and assist with office tasks.
• Maintain ongoing continuing education in the neurodiagnostic field and sleep medicine.
• Perform sleep staging and event scoring per AASM guidelines and assist with QA when needed.
• Troubleshoot polysomnographic and office equipment as required.

Skills

Sleep equipment

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Sleep medicine guidelines

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

High school diploma

RPSGT Certification

RST Certification

RT SDS credential

BLS Certification

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Sleep study software

Job description

This is a PRN \"As Needed\" 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.

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.

This is a PRN \"As Needed\" Position

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


• 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 RT).

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.


• 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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