Sleep Technologist (RPSGT)

Springhillmedicalcenter; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Springhillmedicalcenter in Mobile, Alabama, is looking for a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist to perform sleep studies, including nighttime and daytime studies, ensuring accurate data and monitoring patients. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, be RPSGT certified, possess CPR certification, and have at least one year of relevant experience. The role includes documenting observations, cleaning equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. This position offers a crucial role in patient care and is part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Validation of a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
• Must have CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year as a Sleep Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform nighttime and daytime sleep studies including NPSG, CPAP titration.
• Perform physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals.
• Ensure signals are free of artifact during studies.
• Document routine observations during sleep studies.
• Perform operational checks prior to initiating sleep studies.
• Attach electrodes and transducers to patients before studies.
• Score sleep/wake stages and present scoring to Clinical Director.
• Implement interventions like O2 therapy according to policy.
• Fit and educate patients on positive airway pressure interface.
• Clean non-disposable equipment after sleep studies.
• Comply with all safety and infection control regulations.
• Recognize and respond to cardiac emergencies.

Skills

Computer skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Critical thinking

Ability to initiate therapeutic interventions

Ability to troubleshoot lab equipment

Accurate record maintenance

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Verbal and communication skills

Patient setup and monitoring

Adherence to cleaning procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)

CPR certification

Job description

• We are a drug free facility. Passing a pre-employment drug screening is required.

Requirements:

• Validation of a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
• Must have CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year as a Sleep Technologist.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform nighttime and daytime sleep studies including NPSG, CPAP titration, MSLT and MWT as specified in Sleep Lab protocols.
• Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make appropriate adjustments.
• Perform data acquisition while monitoring studies to ensure signals are free of artifact and to document, identify and correct any such artifacts.
• Document routine observations during sleep studies including changes in procedure, clinical events sleep stages and other events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of sleep studies.
• Perform operational checks prior to initiating sleep studies to ensure all equipment is working safely and adequately.
• Attach all electrodes and transduces to patients prior to sleep studies.
• Score sleep/wake stages and sleep-related events (respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) using AASM standards. Present all scoring to Clinical Director the morning after the sleep study for review.
• Implement appropriate interventions such as O2 therapy or PAP therapy according to Laboratory Policy and Procedures
• Perform positive airway pressure interface fitting and education.
• Clean all non-disposable electrodes and transducers after sleep studies are performed.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards related to safety and infection control issues.
• Recognize and respond to cardiac emergencies during sleep studies.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, ability to analyze complex situation.
• Ability to initiate appropriate therapeutic interventions according to protocol.
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Analytical and organizational skill.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Good to excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to set up and monitor two to three patients independently.
• Ability to demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures.

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