Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist with 5+ years of experience and RPSGT certification for a 13-week night shift assignment in an acute care sleep lab.

Details

• Acute care setting within a Level III trauma facility
• Sleep Tech unit specializing in sleep studies
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts with varied start times, typically 1830-0700
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Uses Allscripts EMR
• Utilizes Alice 5 and/or Alice 6 polysomnography equipment

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience required
• BLS and RPSGT or RCP certification required
• License required if applicable
• Operational knowledge of Sleep Lab equipment and Hospital Information Systems
• Proficient with MS Office, email, and internet-based programs
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English

Additional Information

• Reviews patient histories, medications, and procedures prior to studies
• Applies electrodes and sensors and performs calibrations
• Monitors and documents sleep stages, clinical events, and procedural changes
• Performs PAP titration per protocol
• Removes sensors and faxes reports to physicians after studies
• Maintains cleanliness of lab rooms and work areas
• Participates in departmental meetings, in-services, and annual policy reviews
• Demonstrates professional etiquette consistent with facility behavior standards
• Promotes patient safety as a core organizational value