Registered Polysomnography Technologist - PRN

Reid Health; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana is looking for a Registered Polysomnography Technician (RPSGT) to perform sleep diagnostic services. Responsibilities include managing CPAP/BiPAP procedures, documenting patient care, and monitoring supplies.

The ideal candidate must become a Registered Polysomnography Technologist within one year and have previous medical experience, preferably in a Sleep Lab. CPR certification is essential. This role focuses on patient assessments, emergency responses, and maintaining equipment standards.

Qualifications

• Education required to become a Registered Polysomnography Technologist within one year.
• 18 months of medical experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Current certification in CPR is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of sleep diagnostic services.
• Document patient care and responses accurately.
• Manage equipment and maintain inventory.

Skills

Patient assessment

CPAP/BiPAP management

Emergency response

Data documentation

Education

Registered Polysomnography Technologist certification

Job description

3740 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 equipment, checking supplies and contacting the respiratory clerk or Material Handling for re-ordering supplies that are low. The technician will also be able to initiate 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 forwarded 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 and 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.