Registered Polysomnographic Technologist-Full Time Nights/36 Hours Bi-Weekly

Job Summary :

Serves the needs of inpatients, outpatients, family, associates and physicians through the efficient and effective application of respiratory therapy services offered in the sleep diagnostic center and through appropriate communication of patient progress to the ordering practitioner.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Administers tests and treatments, such as oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, baseline sleep study, CPAP titration, etc., for inpatients and outpatients while monitoring patients for adverse reactions.

2. Operates equipment such as oxygen flowmeter, pulse oximeter, sleep test console, CPAP/BiPAP devices, thermistors, video equipment, etc.

3. Assembles sleep and respiratory therapy equipment used in the sleep lab for patients care and disassembles the equipment at discontinuance.

4. Processes daily patient charges following established policies.

5. Records pertinent comments and clinical assessments in the medical record with regard to tolerance, adverse events, therapy delivered, body positioning, snoring and special testing.

6. Responds to patient needs up to and including CPR.

7. After completion and documentation of competency, initiates, maintains and documents CPAP or BiPAP parameters per established policies and protocols.

8. Conducts patient interview/assessment and performs required testing as established in department policies and protocols.

9. Maintains departmental statistical records.

10. Consults with ordering physician, medical director and other healthcare professionals to assure the most appropriate mode of testing or therapy.

11. Use common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick or handicapped with regard to the patient's age, diagnosis or disability.

12. Promotes an environment of patient safety at all times.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience Required:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.

2. Previous sleep lab experience required.

Mandatory Licensure/Certifications:

• Preferred: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST).
• Considered: RRT willing to enroll in and complete A-STEP Online Self Study Modules within 2 years of enrollment OR enrolled in or have completed training in polysomnography in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option.

Work Shift :

3rd Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36