Polysomnographer

Job Summary:
Gritman Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Polysomnographer (RPSGT) to join our Sleep Lab team. The RPSGT is responsible for conducting sleep studies, assessing patients, and providing accurate diagnostic data to physicians. This position requires a strong understanding of polysomnography, respiratory care, and sleep disorder treatment. The ideal candidate will be committed to maintaining high standards of patient care and ensuring compliance with American Association of Sleep Medicine accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Provide necessary education and implement changes to maintain accreditation with the American Association of Sleep Medicine.
• Revise and update policies to ensure successful accreditation.
• Communicate with physicians regarding questions and concerns related to sleep studies during physician hours.
• Maintain and troubleshoot all sleep lab equipment, including technology, materials, and supplies.
• Oversee scheduling to meet the needs of the facility, physicians, and patients.
• Perform and score out-of-center sleep studies during the day shift.
• Score in-house sleep studies from overnight tests.
• Conduct Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT) during the day shift.
• Perform overnight oximetry, including patient education, device setup, data downloading, and report submission to the ordering physician.

Required Qualifications:

• Multiple options
• Graduate of an A.M.A. approved, J.R.C.R.T.E. accredited Respiratory Therapy
• Respiratory Care Program
• Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Current Idaho Polysomnographic Technologist (PSG) or Respiratory Therapist (RT) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in polysomnography or respiratory therapy.
• Strong knowledge of sleep disorders and treatments.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting: Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs., 3x per day.
• Carrying: Up to 5 lbs. for 300 ft, 10x per day.
• Fine Motor Skills: High degree required for patient hookup and computer use.
• Computer Use: Up to 8 hours per day.
• Standing/Sitting: Up to 1 hour at a time, 3-9 hours per day.
• Kneeling/Stooping: Up to 15 minutes per day.

Environmental Conditions:

• Regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases.
• Occasional exposure to patient-related elements such as accidents, injuries, and illnesses.
• May encounter emergency and crisis situations.
• Occasional irregular hours or shift variations.