Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Job at Fairview Range
Overview:
The RPSGT performs comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders under the general supervision of the medical director (MD, PhD, DO), or designee. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic, or patient care and education. The overnight sleep tech performs the overnight diagnostic and titration sleep studies that measure breathing, brain waves, oxygen and heart rate, eye, mouth, and extremity movements, and more. For some studies, the tech will analyze this data as the patient sleeps and will then apply treatment, such as CPAP, O2, or BiPAP to help correct the abnormal findings. One of the most rewarding parts of this job is when patients wake up after the tech has applied treatment and the patient reports that has been the best night of sleep they have had in years! This position is full time, 72 hours per pay period. 12-hour night shifts and weekends as needed. This is a fully benefit eligible position! Tuition assistance may be available to help cover the required training to obtain RPSGT credentials. This position will be primarily based in Hibbing at Fairivew Range but may cover shifts at Grand Itasca in Grand Rapids as well. Responsibilities/Job Description:
Are you looking for an exciting new career? Fairview Range is looking for a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) to join our Sleep Lab team! The sleep lab team works closely with the sleep medicine physician to conduct a variety of tests to help diagnose and treat sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, REM sleep disorders, and many more. We see patients of all ages, as young as 2-3 years old, as well as patients with a variety of complexities and comorbidities. Sleep medicine is a captivating field and is a rapidly growing area of healthcare with a huge demand.
The RPSGT performs comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders under the general supervision of the medical director (MD, PhD, DO), or designee. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic, or patient care and education. The overnight sleep tech performs the overnight diagnostic and titration sleep studies that measure breathing, brain waves, oxygen and heart rate, eye, mouth, and extremity movements, and more. For some studies, the tech will analyze this data as the patient sleeps and will then apply treatment, such as CPAP, O2, or BiPAP to help correct the abnormal findings. One of the most rewarding parts of this job is when patients wake up after the tech has applied treatment and the patient reports that has been the best night of sleep they have had in years! This position is full time, 72 hours per pay period. 12-hour night shifts and weekends as needed. This is a fully benefit eligible position! Tuition assistance may be available to help cover the required training to obtain RPSGT credentials. This position will be primarily based in Hibbing at Fairivew Range but may cover shifts at Grand Itasca in Grand Rapids as well.
- Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitation, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and center protocols.
- Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of the adult and geriatric patient.
- Perform Polysomnographic procedures adhering to protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT).
- Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) with center specific protocol.
Required:
- Actively enrolled in Polysomnography training program with completion date within 12 months of hire date or interest in acquiring RPSGT credentials through A-Step, STAR training or other comparable program within 12 months of hire date.
- RPSGT + CRT or RRT or REEGT or obtains withing 12 months of hire
- BLS
Preferred:
- Experience with direct patient care experience in Sleep Center.
- Associate degree health sciences field, with emphasis on Polysomnography.
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