What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist position at Penn Medicine?
Description
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Sleep Disorder
This position is a part time 24hr. position.
- The registered sleep technologist performs comprehensive sleep testing procedures, interventions and data analysis and associated interventions under the general supervision of the Lead Sleep Technologist, Clinical Lab Manager, or Medical Director. The registered sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), or the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM). A registered sleep technologist is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff technicians and technologists.
Responsibilities:
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Review the patient’s history and verify the medical study order
Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study
Provide age-appropriate patient education
Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing
Apply all electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards
Perform routine positive airway pressure mask fitting and desensitization
Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, supplemental oxygen, etc.).
Demonstrate knowledge of all in-lab and out of center sleep testing protocols
Analyze sleep study data and prepare reports for provider interpretation
Navigate EMR and sleep data software platforms
Credentials:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
- RPSGT or RST sleep registry credential (Required)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
- Minimum 6 months experience in a clinical sleep laboratory setting (Required)
- Associate of Arts or Science Health/Science-related field- (Preferred)
When applying to this position, upload your current BLS or CPR Certification and also your RPSGT or RST registry.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.Live Your Life's Work
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