Description

American Traveler is hiring a Polysomnography Technologist with 2+ years of experience for a night shift assignment requiring RPSGT or RRT-SDS certification.

Details

• Work within a medical unit sleep lab setting
• Care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing sleep studies
• Perform full polysomnogram procedures including setup, data acquisition, staging, scoring, and intervention
• Fit and dispense CPAP/BiPAP devices and troubleshoot minor equipment issues
• Administer oxygen and CPAP therapy per physician orders
• 3x12 night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Requirements

• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required
• Graduate of an accredited polysomnography or respiratory therapy program
• Certification as RPSGT through BRPT or RRT-SDS through NBRC required
• Oregon state license required if applicable
• CRASE training required if assignment extends beyond 6 months
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and assist with patient transfers over 100 lbs using proper techniques
• Sufficient auditory, visual, tactile, and motor abilities to safely operate equipment and monitor patients

Additional Information

• Perform and score polysomnograms, MSLTs, and MWTs in accordance with AASM guidelines
• Apply electrodes according to the International 10-20 System or lab-specific standards
• Maintain and calibrate diagnostic equipment and report issues to supervisors
• Provide patient and family education on CPAP and oxygen equipment use
• Accurately document patient demographics, insurance, and equipment needs for timely charting and billing
• Participate in orientation and training of new staff
• Maintain scoring competency through inter-rater reliability exercises and continuing education
• Work in a fast-paced hospital environment with exposure to infectious materials, requiring consistent PPE use