Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RST) - Sleep Lab - St. Charles Hospital

Mercy Health; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Polysomnography Technician to perform polysomnography, diagnostic, and therapeutic services for sleep disorders under the Sleep Center leadership. Role includes patient preparation, data recording, and collaboration with physicians.

The position requires certification and prior neurodiagnostic experience, with opportunities for continuing education and professional development within Mercy Health’s Sleep Center network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• At least one year of experience in neurophysiology or sleep disorders medicine (preferred).
• Must hold RPSGT, RST, or SDS credential (required for applicable states).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and explain procedure; operate polysomnographic equipment per protocol.
• Document detailed technical reports for physician interpretation.
• Administer neurodiagnostic procedures and monitor test quality.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and assist with payments.
• Maintain continuing education in neurodiagnostic field.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Sleep equipment

Data entry accuracy

Microsoft Office

Guidelines knowledge

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Planning

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Polysomnography devices

Medical software

Job description

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.

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Licensing/Certification

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required before patient care)
• Polysomnography State Licensure if applicable based upon state of practice (preferred; required if practicing in Virginia)

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; preferred in South Carolina).

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Work Experience

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

Training

None

Language

None

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 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

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Afffirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]