RPSGT Technician

Intermountain Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is hiring a Sleep Tech to perform overnight polysomnographic studies and HSATs, coordinating care with physicians and team members. The role includes charting, equipment management, and adherence to AASM guidelines.

The position requires night shift availability, BLS or RQI, and an active sleep technology license where applicable. Intermountain offers a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS or RQI certification required.
• Active RPSGT/RST or CRT license in state of practice.
• Available to work varying shifts, including night shift.
• Certifications such as PALS, ACLS, NRP may be required by facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform overnight polysomnographic studies using PAP therapy interventions.
• Perform Home Sleep Apnea Tests (HSAT).
• Monitor and document patients undergoing physiologic studies.
• Monitor and track equipment and supplies.
• Complete record keeping and charting.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and orientation/ongoing education of PSG Tech and CPSGT.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Written & Verbal Proficiency

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Independence

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

RPSGT/RST or CRT License

PALS/ACLS/NRP Certification

Tools

PAP Therapy Equipment

Job description

Accountable for performing and coordinating and scoring physiologic studies of sleep and sleep-related disorders. The incumbent provides care to patients via technology, therapeutic interventions, and coordination of care with other health care professionals.

Posting Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Shift: Day Shift
• Hours: Full-Time 40 hours

Essential Functions

• Perform overnight Polysomnographic studies, using various modes of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy interventions.
• Perform Home Sleep Apnea Tests (HSAT).
• Monitors and documents on patients undergoing physiologic studies.
• Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies.
• Completes record keeping and charting.
• Ability to address and solve both technical and interpersonal problems.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to use computerized and mechanical equipment efficiently.
• Ability to Score Studies according to AASM guidelines.
• Obtain 10 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) related to sleep medicine annually.
• This position provides supervision, mentorship, and orientation/ongoing education of the PSG Tech and PST CPSGT.

Skills

• Patient Care, Safety and Outcomes
• Clinical Sleep Health
• Follow Protocols
• Documentation
• Written and verbal proficiency
• Quality Improvement
• Team Oriented
• Work Independently
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Critical Thinking and Troubleshooting

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED
• BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers
• Current RPSGT/RST or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) licensed in the state of practice, if required
• Available to work varying shifts, including night shift.
• Specific certifications or skills as required by facility or patient population (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Anatomy courses
• If working in Idaho, PSGT Permit issued by the Idaho State Board of Medicine.
• Clinical or patient care experience
• Proven ability to supervise others
• Available to work the night shift with demonstrated ability to do so
• Demonstrated ability to address and solve both technical and interpersonal problems
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to use computerized and mechanical equipment

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc. May have the same physical requirements as those of clinical or patient care jobs, when the leader takes clinical shifts. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

• Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital
• Work City: Wheat Ridge
• Work State: Colorado
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$29.43 - $45.39

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .

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