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Bon Secours Mercy Health
Registered Polysomnographic - Sleep Technologist - Springfield Regional Medical Center
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What they do
A Sleep Laboratory Technician, also known as a polysomnographic technician, performs tests and collects data on patients with sleep disorders. Responsible for giving patients explanations of the impending sleep tests and procedures, preparing equipment for the procedures, recording activities and analyzing results - all while working under the advisement of a clinical director and/or sleep technologist.
$66,143 / year median in Ohio
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Polysomnography Tech - Registered Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Registered Polysomnography Tech (RPSGT or RST) works under the supervision of the Sleep Center leadership team to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This involves polysomnography, diagnostic, and therapeutic services regarding patient care or education . Essential Job Functions Prepares the patient, explains the procedure ; reviews clinical data from patient medical record and by patient interview and bases testing modalities on information obtained; operates polysomnographic equipment to obtain diagnostic recordings following established protocols while manually controlling the equipment to obtain the requested pertinent waveforms from the area being studied; deciphers normal from abnormal results to obtain appropriate or additional tests which demonstrate the abnormality . Documents detailed, accurate technical reports to aid physicians in interpretation of test data; reviews studies with physicians to clarify any discrepancies and does additional testing when necessary. Administers various neurodiagnostic procedures without direct supervision while utilizing the appropriate protocols ; monitors the quality of tests being conducted while ensuring prudent resource management; follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Maintains a clean work area . Helps coordinate patient scheduling, receives patient payments, reviews patient charges and assists with general office tasks. Demonstrates proficiency and remains current in the neurodiagnostic field by maintaining continuing education requirements. Perform s leep staging and event scoring per American Academy of Sleep Medicine ( AASM) guidelines to decipher normal from abnormal results . May p erform monthly Interscorer Reliability QA and reporting depending upon departmental need . Troubleshoots all polysomnographic and office equipment . This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification BLS Basic Life Support ( preferred upon hire, required before patient care ) Polysomnography State Licensure if applicable based upon state of practice (preferred; required if practicing in Virginia) and Must have one of the following (required) : Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists ( required upon hire in South Carolina, in addition, permanent Exemption for Ventilation by Non-RCPs required for all non-RT's & RT's whose license is no longer active in South Carolina) . Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) in state of practice - Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) credential ( required for RTs ; preferred in South Carolina ). Education High school diploma or equivalent (required) Work Experience At least one year of previous experience in neurophysiology or sleep disorders medicine (preferred)