Registered Polysomnography Technologist

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated Sleep Lab Team at a leading healthcare facility where your skills will contribute to the well-being of patients. This role involves performing sleep studies and ensuring quality clinical outcomes while working in a supportive environment that prioritizes your growth and development. You'll be part of a team that values excellence in patient care and offers a range of benefits to support your well-being. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Ability to perform sleep studies and manage respiratory conditions.
• Experience in applying electrodes and maintaining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sleep studies and maintain therapy equipment.
• Analyze data and generate reports on sleep patterns.

Skills

Electrode Application

Sleep Study Performance

Data Analysis and Reporting

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or Related Field

Tools

Polysomnography Equipment

Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Join the Sleep Lab Team at BJC Healthcare's Barnes Jewish West County Hospital. Barnes Jewish West County Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive.

• Full-Time - Nights
• 3/12 hour shifts
• Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
• Sign on Bonus!

***$5,000 Sign on Bonus***

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

The Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital (BJWCH) Sleep/EEG Center is an 8 bed lab accredited member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Sleep Disorders affect more than 70 million Americans. At BJWCH, we provide excellent patient care and education. Overnight sleep testing is performed in a quiet, dark and safe environment with a focus on service excellence and technical quality by Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provide therapeutic, diagnostic, and assessment-related responsibilities within the Sleep Lab department. Ensure quality clinical outcomes in sleep testing procedures performed throughout the Sleep Lab department, and assistance in education and competency of PSG technician trainees. Able to accurately and efficiently complete test analysis (scoring).

Responsibilities

Applies electrodes and sensors to patient. Prepares, calibrates, and maintains equipment. Performs positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fittings.

Performs sleep studies, initiates and maintains various modes of therapy.

Recognizes and manages various respiratory conditions.

Scores sleep and wake stages, scores clinical events.

Generates reports and transfers data to the appropriate media.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

<2 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup

Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise

Preferred Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

- Psychology/related
Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer