Polysomnographic Technologist - PT, Nights

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary This position performs basic polysomnographic testing procedures as well as setting up and initiating all sleep related therapies. Testing modalities include but are not limited to: PSG's (polysomnograms), pneumocardiograms, MSLT (multiple sleep latency tests), and MWT (multiple wakefullness tests). This position is also responsible for the pre-scoring of sleep studies. This position acts independently to perform polysomnographic procedures in accordance with the physician's order and departmental policy. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values of compassion, dignity, integrity, and teamwork. Job Description Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Performs sleep studies in accordance with physician's order, departmental policy and Medical Director's guidelines. Troubleshoots and repairs equipment within realm of knowledge. Initiates, monitors and performs quality (artifact free) sleep studies. Communicates often with regarding patient, equipment and other issues. Obtains all required patient information and consent prior to performing sleep studies. Serves as a preceptor for students. Adheres to department time and attendance standards. Adheres to infection control practices. Performs other duties as needed. Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy approved by the American Medical Association or a successor accrediting authority possessing CRT or RRT credential by NBRC OR possess RPSGT credential by BRPT OR for team members performing work in Tennessee only Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited sleep program and/or possess RPSGT credential by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT). Experience - No previous experience required In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses For team members performing work in South Carolina only: Exemption status to start PAP or oxygen must be obtained through the SC Board for Respiratory Care if employee is not a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in SC. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state in which work is performed and CRT or RRT credentialed by NBRC; OR credentialed by BRPT with RPSGT. NBRC and/or BRPT credentials must be maintained. Respiratory Therapists hired prior to June 2019 may be a Certified Respiratory Therapist. Certified Respiratory Therapists hired from June 2019 on must pass a sleep credential examination (RPSGT, CRT-SDS, RRT-SDS, or RST) within 24 months from the date of hire with Prisma Health. If the Certified Respiratory Therapist does not obtain a sleep credential during the first 24 months of employment, they will be terminated from Prisma Health. For team members performing work in Tennessee only: Licensed Polysomnographic Technologist in the state of Tennessee. Registered through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skills necessary to treat adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Computer literate with complete working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and data entry skills Mathematical skills Work Shift Night (United States of America) Location 3 Medical Park Rd Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15107141 Sleep Disorder Center Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.