Sleep Technologist RPSGT

Parrish Medical Center; United States; Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance

Résumé du poste

Parrish Medical Center in the United States is seeking a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist to perform and score sleep-related diagnostic procedures. This role involves monitoring patients' sleep health and collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver optimal care.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience and holds an RPSGT certification. Benefits start on day one, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist – RPSGT required.
• BCLS certification necessary.

Responsabilités

• Perform, monitor, and score sleep-related diagnostic procedures.
• Evaluate effectiveness and make necessary changes.
• Assist with quality control and process improvement data gathering.

Formation

High School Diploma or GED plus 1 year of direct patient care experience or 1 year post-secondary education with emphasis in polysomnography

Associates Degree preferred

Description du poste

General Description

Under the supervision of the Lead Neurodiagnostic Technologist or his designee, performs, monitors and scores sleep-related diagnostic procedures utilizing a multidisciplinary approach in an acute care or diagnostic testing environment. Strong knowledge and understanding of the disease process with all procedures performed. Assessment and reassessment of the patient with the development of a care plan are completed and monitored. Competent to apply skills with specific types of equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs, monitors and scores sleep related diagnostic procedures including PAP, oxygen titration, multiple sleep latency testing (MSLT), etc. based on established standards.
• Evaluates effectiveness and makes changes as needed.
• Provides patient follow-up as required.
• Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate for all ages of patients served (Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric).
• Competent to apply skills to use, teach others, and troubleshoot the specific types of equipment used to perform the above procedures; processes equipment through infection control procedures for all equipment used within the labs.
• Performs patient support functions utilizing knowledge and understanding of the disease process while maintaining principles of infection control and safety, i.e., education, transport, charging of procedure, gathering of patient information.
• Competent to provide input to expedite the treatment, assist the physician with evaluations and procedures, and collaborate with other health team members; provides appropriate education to patient/family.
• Competent in the processing of all patient reports and billing procedures for Neurodiagnostic tests.
• Assists with the gathering of quality control and process improvement data for the equipment and procedures used within the labs; gathers statistical data, quality control information, and reviews policies and procedures to meet JCAHO guidelines.
• Maintains and evaluates the ordering and stocking of supplies used within the labs.
• Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as pertains to work area.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Formal Education: High School Diploma or GED plus 1 year of direct patient care experience or 1 year post‑secondary education from accredited educational program with emphasis in polysomnography. Associates Degree preferred.
• Work Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience.
• Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist – RPSGT; if registry eligible must obtain RPSGT within first year of hire date. BCLS.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:
• Benefits Start on Day 1.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance.
• EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits.

Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours.