REG SLEEP TECHNOLOGIST, SNH-SLEEP STUDY

Description

Location: Smith Northview Campus
Department: SNH - SLEEP STUDY
Schedule: Full Time, 12 HR Night Shift, 6:30p to 7:00a

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The RPSGT works under the direction of the Sleep Lab Director and Manager and is responsible for performing polysomnography studies as well as positive airway pressure titrations. Responsibilities include patient education, preparation, monitoring, data collection and analysis, and providing clinical support of non-registered techs. The RPSGT is responsible for communicating relevant information to the Coordinator in a timely manner. The RPSGT is responsible for scoring all study data. The RPSGT must be able to score independently and be able to perform scoring simultaneously while performing sleep studies. Must be able to coordinate three patients per night.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Experience in sleep studies preferred. 
• RPSGT credential required. 
• Registered by a national recognized board and holds either the RST, RPSGT, or SDS credential
• Must have current Basic Life Support certification. 
• Must have good computer literacy skills. 
• Excellent communication skills required. 
• Management and supervisory experience preferred. 
• Excellent communication skills necessary for communicating with physicians, administrators, and patients. 
• Ability to score sleep studies independently while performing live sleep studies.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION: 

Comfortable indoor environment. Subject to hazards of flammable and explosive gases, subject to irregular schedules, including weekends, subject to high levels of stress. Requires considerable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of 50 pounds), and pushing (equipment, carts, beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs). Requires ability to work in a confined, often stressful environment. Requires an ability to follow prescribed techniques, policies, and procedures. Needs the capability of close attention to detail. Needs the ability to assess and respond to changes in patient condition. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids including infectious diseases, on a daily basis.