Certified Polysomnographic Technologist
Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Golden
Posted on: March 17, 2025
Job Description:
Job Description:The RST/RPSGT/RRT is accountable for performing
and coordinating and scoring physiologic studies of sleep and
sleep-related disorders. The incumbent provides care to patients
via technology, therapeutic interventions, and coordination of care
with other health care professionals. Discover why Intermountain
Health is a great place to work Posting Specifics: Full time 40
hoursNight shiftBenefits Eligible: YesTo show our commitment to you
and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will
also offer up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus if applicable. ScopeAs a
Polysomnographic Tech you need to know how to:
- Demonstrates ability to operate equipment and perform all sleep
lab procedures.
- Performs patient hook-up and machine calibrations according to
department policy.
- Follows department procedures to ensure the most accurate data
collection.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to comprehend
Polysomnographic acquisitions, initiate treatment, and follow
decision trees based on findings.
- Routinely scored one of two studies acquired to include report
preparation for physician analysis and recommendations.
- Records routine observations, including sleep stages and
clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events
in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of
Polysomnographic results.
- Routinely performs 12-week follow-up phone calls (2 to 4/night
per tech) per AASM requirements.
- Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and
standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
- Participates in equipment care and maintenance. Identifies and
reports any abnormalities.
- Conducts patient educations and adjusts teaching techniques
according to patient needs.
- Participates in the inter-scorer reliability program (ISR) and
meets scoring QA criteria within 85% agreement with the Gold
Standard.Minimum Qualifications
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RpsgT) with 2 years
experience in sleep diagnostics OR Registered Respiratory Therapist
(RRT) with 2 years experience in sleep diagnostics OR Registered
EEG Technician with 2 years experience in sleep diagnostics,
required.
- Basic MS Office and Windows skills, required.Prior experience
with Sleep/Works computerized acquisition system, preferred
Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and read
information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors,
identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with
patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require
employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand
spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and
accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual
dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate
equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent
computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing
needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to
lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will
also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including
heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with
transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing
supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and
portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to
navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on
the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary
position for an extended period of time.Location:Intermountain
Health Lutheran HospitalWork City:Wheat RidgeWork
State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this
position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon
experience. $25.58 - $39.49 We care about your well-being - mind,
body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a
generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to
foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living
healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about
our comprehensive benefits package here . Intermountain Health is
an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions
subject to close without notice.
Keywords: Intermountain Health, Denver , Certified Polysomnographic Technologist, Other , Golden, Colorado
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