Sleep Technologist (RPSGT Pathway) – Night Shifts & Training

Reid Health; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid Health is seeking a Registered Polysomnography Technician to perform sleep diagnostic and therapeutic services in the Sleep Disorders Center. The role includes patient transport assistance, equipment prep, recording overnight studies, and CPAP/BiPAP titration under supervision.

Training toward RPSGT certification is considered. Schedule consists of 4 ten-hour shifts, 8:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with some weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Education/credential requirements per AASM guidelines.
• One year to become a Registered Polysomnography Technologist after hire.

Responsibilities

• Identifies physical, social and psychological needs of the patient, family, and significant other as part of the patient assessment.
• Establishes priorities of care and provides necessary patient care as needed.
• Documents concise narrative notes that reflect the patient’s response to care given.
• Transcribes and implements physician’s orders accurately as well as compiles test results of patient to be forwarded to the physician.
• Utilizes policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care for Sleep Disorders Center.
• Comply with AASM continuing education requirements.
• Scoring of Home Sleep Studies per AASM guidelines.
• Monitors inventory and orders supplies as needed.
• Entering of charges for Sleep Studies.
• Access email, EPIC in basket, EPIC work queues daily and as needed.
• Recognizes the need for and performs appropriate measures in emergency situations; initiates airway management, AED placement and CPR when indicated.
• Initiates, monitors and manages CPAP/BiPAP titration in accordance with department policy and procedure.
• Measures accurately the position of electrodes and sensor placement for testing procedure.
• Responsible for the set-up and management of oxygen used during testing in accordance with department policy and procedure.
• Distinguishes artifact potentials from true cerebral potentials and takes necessary steps to eliminate artifact.
• Monitors feedback from patient and/or significant others and suggest modification from feedback.

Education

Registered Polysomnography Tech

Pathway 2 training credentials (see education & licensure section)

Job description

Reid Health is seeking a Registered Polysomnography Technician to perform sleep diagnostic and therapeutic services in the Sleep Disorders Center. The role includes patient transport assistance, equipment prep, recording overnight studies, and CPAP/BiPAP titration under supervision.

Training toward RPSGT certification is considered. Schedule consists of 4 ten-hour shifts, 8:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with some weekends/holidays.