Registered Polysomnography Technologist

This position provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders under the supervision of the Clinical Director (MD, PhD, DO) or designee. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Certification through one of the following bodies: Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), American Board of Sleep Medicine (RST) or National Board of Respiratory Care (CPFT, RPFT, CRT, RRT). -OR-
• Successful completion of the A-Step Sleep Technologists Education Program through The American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
• CPR certification or must obtain at next available class upon hire.

• Requires excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage. 
• Requires interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Requires developed computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform patient care applications, echarting, email and other standard applications related to the department operations and job function.
• Requires strong customer service skills, with special emphasis on patient centered care. 
• Requires ability to promote compassion and a therapeutic environment.  .
• Requires the ability to manage multiple issues simultaneously and appropriately prioritize based on patient needs. 
• Requires basic working understanding of concepts of infection control principles to prevent the spread of infection to patients, self and others. 
• Requires ability to react appropriately in any environment or situation. 
• Requires general awareness and understanding of legal implication of patient care activities and self-performance while performing job duties. 
• Requires the ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

• Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking. 
• Work may be subject to interruptions. 
• Risk of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards. 
• Works with protected health information. 
• Requires ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, holidays and/or weekends based on the needs of the department.

• Requires standing, walking, stooping, bending,  lifting, pushing and pulling to provide patient care and to utilize patient care devices necessary to perform duties in a safe manner. 
• Requires using computer and other standard office equipment. 
• Uses patient care tools and equipment as they relate to area of clinical specialty.