Registered Sleep Technician - RPSGT

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's hospital in Philadelphia is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to provide support to the Sleep Center. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating sleep disorders, performing polysomnography, and providing patient care and education. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in relevant testing and hold the necessary certifications. Join our team and help provide exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area.

Qualifications

• RPSGT required and two years' experience in relevant testing.
• Completion of 10 SLEEP/EEG related CEUs annually post-hire.
• Graduation from a CAAHEP accredited END Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
• Perform polysomnography and patient care and education.
• Oversee other staff as necessary.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills including navigation

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office applications

Multitasking

Strategic thinking

Education

Post High School Diploma Program

Tools

Electroencephalographic/Polysomnographic equipment

Job description

Overview

RPSGT required. Position exists to provide support to the Sleep Center for Children in conjunction with the Medical Director and with the Clinical Director. Primary responsibility is to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide oversight of other staff. Two years' experience within the last 3 years in electroencephalographic/Polysomnographic testing or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program. Completion of 10 SLEEP/EEG related CEU's within 1 year of hire and every year after is required.

Qualifications

• Education: Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role. Post High School Diploma Program.
• Experience: Two years' experience within the last 3 years in electroencephalographic/Polysomnographic testing or graduation from a CAAHEP accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program.
• Certification and Licensure: Current BRPT Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or ABRET R.EEG.T or ABSM Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) credential or National Board of Respiratory Care (RRT-SDS). BLS Certification.
• Required Skills: Analytical skills; computer skills including navigation; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; medical terminology; Microsoft Office applications; multitasking; strategic thinking.

About St. Christopher's Hospital For Children

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital. In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child’s health conditions can be treated close to home.

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