Registered Sleep Technician - RPSGT

Tower Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare system in Philadelphia is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to support the Sleep Center for Children. The role involves comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. Candidates should have two years of relevant experience and appropriate certifications. This position is crucial for ensuring quality patient care in the sleep medicine field.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in electroencephalographic/Polysomnographic testing or a CAAHEP accredited END Program.
• Completion of 10 SLEEP/EEG related CEUs within 1 year of hire and every year after.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical Skills

Computer Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Office Applications

Multitasking

Strategic Thinking

Education

Post High School Diploma Program

Job description

Job Summary

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. #STC

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• 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 Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program

Certification and Licensure

• Current Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) OR American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (ABRET) credential (R.EEG.T.) OR American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) credential OR National Board of Respiratory Care (RRT-SDS).
• BLS Certification

Required Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent 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, Ear, Nose and Throat, 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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Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.