RPSGT Technician

15600 Lutheran Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

PEAK program

Job summary

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado seeks a sleep study technician to perform overnight polysomnographic studies and HSAT, monitor patients, and ensure accurate record-keeping. The role requires the ability to address technical and interpersonal problems and to score studies per AASM guidelines.

The position offers day/evening shifts, benefits, and opportunities for ongoing education and mentorship within the PSG team.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform overnight Polysomnographic studies, using 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.
• Score Studies according to AASM guidelines.
• Obtain 10 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) related to sleep medicine annually.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and orientation/ongoing education of the PSG Tech and PST CPSGT.

Skills

Patient Care

Safety and Outcomes

Follow Protocols

Documentation

Written and verbal proficiency

Quality Improvement

Critical Thinking and Troubleshooting

Team Oriented Work Independently

Flexibility and Adaptability

Education

High School Degree or GED

BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers

Current RPSGT/RST or CRT licensed in state of practice

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

Benefits

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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CAREER ADVANCEMENT

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Additional Information

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!