Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
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Job ID: 152007
Category: Technician/Technologists
Work Type: FT
Location: Phoenixville, PA, United States
Work Schedule: Night Shift (7pm-7:30am)
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Sleep Medicine
Night Shift (7pm-7:30am)
THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS. ($1,000 AT TIME OF HIRE) AND ($1,000 AFTER 180 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT)
The registered sleep technologist performs comprehensive sleep testing procedures, interventions and data analysis and associated interventions under the general supervision of the Lead Sleep Technologist, Clinical Lab Manager, or Medical Director. The registered sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), or the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM). A registered sleep technologist is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff technicians and technologists.
Review the patient’s history and verify the medical study order • Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study • Provide age-appropriate patient education • Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing • Apply all electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards • Perform routine positive airway pressure mask fitting and desensitization • Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, supplemental oxygen, etc.). • Demonstrate knowledge of all in-lab and out of center sleep testing protocols • Analyze sleep study data and prepare reports for provider interpretation • Navigate EMR and sleep data software platforms • Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures • Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization
HOURS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE: 7PM-7:3OAM
H.S. Diploma/GED And Minimum 6 months experience in a clinical sleep laboratory setting, required. Associate's Degree Health/Science-related field, preferred. BCLS, required. RPSGT or RST sleep registry credential, required.
When applying to this position, please upload your current BCLS certification and your RPSGT or RST registry.
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