RPSGT Technician

Intermountain Health; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, CO seeks a Sleep Technician to perform overnight polysomnographic studies and HSATs, monitor patients, and manage equipment. The role includes documenting findings and supporting coordination of care.

It also involves providing supervision and ongoing education to PSG staff as needed. Able to address technical and interpersonal problems, with strong communication and computer skills; night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers preferred.
• Current RPSGT/RST or CRT license in state of practice, if required.
• PALS, ACLS, NRP certifications 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.
• Supervise, mentor and orient PSG Tech and CPSGT (as applicable).

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Documentation

Critical thinking

Team oriented

Work independently

Flexibility and adaptability

Troubleshooting

Safety and outcomes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers

RPSGT/RST or CRT license (state of practice)

PALS/ACLS/NRP certifications as required

Tools

PSG equipment

Electronic health records / charting software

Medical devices

Job description

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.Click here t o schedule a phone call with a recruiter!Posting Specifics:Benefits Eligible: YesShift: Day ShiftHours: Full-Time 40 hoursEssential FunctionsPerform 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.SkillsPatient Care, Safety and OutcomesClinical Sleep HealthFollow ProtocolsDocumentationWritten and verbal proficiencyQuality ImprovementTeam OrientedWork IndependentlyFlexibility and AdaptabilityCritical Thinking and TroubleshootingMinimum QualificationsHigh School Degree or GEDBLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare ProvidersCurrent RPSGT/RST or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) licensed in the state of practice, if requiredAvailable to work varying shifts, including night shift.Specific certifications or skills as required by facility or patient population (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP).Preferred QualificationsAnatomy coursesIf working in Idaho, PSGT Permit issued by the Idaho State Board of Medicine.Clinical or patient care experienceProven ability to supervise othersAvailable to work the night shift with demonstrated ability to do soDemonstrated ability to address and solve both technical and interpersonal problemsDemonstrated communication skillsDemonstrated ability to use computerized and mechanical equipmentPhysical RequirementsOngoing 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 HospitalWork City:Wheat RidgeWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$29.43 - $45.39We 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.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. 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