Registered Polysomnography Technologist - PRN

Reid Physician Associates, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Reid Physician Associates, Inc. is seeking a Registered Polysomnography Technologist - PRN to join their Sleep Disorder Center in Indiana. Your responsibilities will include performing sleep diagnostic services and ensuring patient care and safety according to established protocols.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a healthcare setting, be familiar with CPAP/BiPAP management, and possess Indiana licensure. This role will provide meaningful work, guided by our values of excellence and accountability.

Qualifications

• 1 year to become a Registered Polysomnography Technologist.
• 18 months of medical experience in a healthcare setting.
• 6 months experience in a Sleep Lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform sleep diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Document patient care and responses accurately.
• Maintain equipment and manage supplies.

Skills

Patient care prioritization

Electrode and sensor placement

CPAP/BiPAP management

Documentation of patient response

Education

Licensure in the State of Indiana as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

Completion of basic cardiac arrhythmia class

Job description

## Registered Polysomnography Technologist - PRNApplylocations: Sleep Disorder Centertime type: Registryposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR2290Registered Polysomnography Technologist - PRN3740 Sleep Laboratory**Schedule:**PRN as needed. Coverage between 830p to 630a.**About the Position**The Registered Polysomnography Technician (RPSGT) assumes responsibility and accountability for performing a wide variety of sleep diagnostic and therapeutic services in accordance with established departmental policies. The technician will provide support for other healthcare members by assisting in transporting, positioning and moving patients. The technician will perform general tasks as assigned such as answering the telephone, cleaning of equipment and checking for supplies and/ contacting the respiratory clerk or Material Handling for re-ordering supplies that are low. The technician will also be able to initiate all appropriate paperwork and retrieve records as needed. Other tasks include electrode and sensor placement as well as room turnover**Overview of Responsibilities**• Identifies physical, social and psychological needs of the patient, family, and significant other as part of the patient assessment. • Establishes priorities of care and provides necessary patient care as needed. • Documents concise narrative notes that reflect the patient’s response to care given. • Transcribes and implements physician’s orders accurately as well as compiles test results of patient to be forward to the physician. • Utilizes policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care for Sleep Disorders Center. • Comply with AASM continuing education requirements. • Scoring of Home Sleep Studies per AASM guidelines. • Monitors inventory an orders supplies as needed. • Entering of charges for Sleep Studies. • Access email, EPIC in basket, EPIC work queues daily and as needed. • Recognizes the need for and performs appropriate measures in emergency situations. Initiates airway management, AED placement and CPR when indicated. • Initiates, monitors and manages CPAP/BiPAP titration in accordance with department policy and procedure. • Measures accurately the position of electrodes and sensor placement for testing procedure. • Responsible for the set-up and management of oxygen used during testing in accordance with department policy and procedure. • Distinguishes artifact potentials from true cerebral potentials and takes necessary steps to eliminate artifact. • Monitors feedback from patient and/or significant others and suggest modification from feedback.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.**Education & Experience**• Education Required: After qualifications are met according to the AASM guidelines, full time employees will have one year to become a Registered Polysomnography Technologist.• Experience Preferred: 18 months of medical experience in a healthcare setting, 6 months experience in a Sleep Lab, registered by the National Board of Polysomnography Technicians, certified or registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care, completion of a basic cardiac arrhythmia class.**Licensure & Certification**• Licensure in the State of Indiana as a Respiratory Care Practitioner • Licensure in the health care field is preferred. • Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you.