What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Sleep Technologist - 40 Hours Midnight Shift position at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital?
Henry Ford Clinton Township Hospital
Midnight Shift 7:30 pm - 6:30 am
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions. Assists Technicians with CPAP and BiPAP titrations as well as recording quality when necessary. Assist Technician in trouble-shooting procedures at times of difficult data acquisition in order to ensure quality PSGs. Scores and tabulates the various sleep recordings according to predetermined parameters (i.e. sleep stages, respiratory disturbances, and periodic leg movements, etc.) for later interpretation by a Physician. Prints out performance reports and scoring results for the Physician's interpretation. Complies with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technicians (BRPT) Standards of Conduct.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
- Bachelor's degree with some scientific coursework preferred.
- Able to score Sleep Reliability by HFHS Sleep Center Guidelines, required.
LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Registration as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technicians (BRPT) is required.
BCLS Certification is required.