What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN RT Sleep Technologist position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
Job Title: Sleep Technologist
Department: Sleep Disorder
Location: 10 Hagen Drive, Rochester, NY 14625
Hours Per Week: Varies
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shift; 6:30 pm - 7:00 am
SUMMARY:
A sleep technologist has learned the basic skills necessary for routine sleep testing. Must be able to independently prepare patients, conduct routine PSG recording, and collect all information pertinent to the interpretation of these tests. Must provide superior customer service by modeling the Core Values.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Care. Review patient histories; Educate and orient patients on procedure; Perform sleep studies of; maintain accountability for timely and proper service to patients; provide excellent patient service
General Maintenance. Clean, restock and prepare rooms on a daily basis
Documentation. Assist with scoring portable monitoring recordings according to AASM scoring parameters; identify artifact, inadequate signals and study failures and generate an accurate report
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Must have Diploma or Associate’s Degree in one of the following areas:
Nursing
Polysomnography Technology OR Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy OR successful completion of a certificate program in Respiratory Therapy Technology
Must have at least one of the following:
Registered Nurse license in New York State
NYS Authorization as a Polysomnographic Technologist, Respiratory Therapist, or Respiratory Therapy Technician
Polysomnography Technicians: Must pass the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists exam and obtain the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential within 2 years of initial NYS registration
RT/RTTs: Must pass the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist examination (CRT) and the Registry Examination (RRT) and obtain credentials within 1 year of the initial NYS registration
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated computer skills appropriate for the position.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated customer service skills.
Demonstrated critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
PAY RANGE: $24.00 - $30.00
Salary : $24 - $30