Polysomnography Technologist (Sleep Tech) - Full Time, Nights

The Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for performing nocturnal polysomnography, scoring, and performing therapeutic intervention for patients with sleep related breathing disorders.
The technologist works collaboratively with other care team members, physicians and the patient/family to achieve optimal outcomes.
Has access to confidential patient information and makes decisions independently and with others.
This individual works under the direct supervision of the Lead Technician/Sleep Lab Manager.
*Required Educational Degree:* Technical Training *Major/Area of Concentration:* Polysomnography (sleep technology) *Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses:* *Must meet one of the following:* 1) Sleep Technologist (RST) through American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) 2) Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) 3) Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) BLS - Basic Life Support required for all caregivers.
*Preferred Certifications, Credentials and Licenses:* \*Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) *Required Experience:* 1-2 years related work experience *Job Specific Essential Functions:* 1Gather artifact-free electroencephalograph data, recognize pathology and differentiate from real physiological data.
2Reduce polysomnographic data into standardized reports (scoring) for the evaluation of the physician reviewer.
3Abstracts relevant information from the patients clinical records and obtains additional information as needed through patient interview.
Documents clinical findings observed during testing.
4Adheres to policies/protocols to assure quality results and optimal patient outcomes.
5Participates in quality assurance data collection, assists with the data collection and compiling reports6Cleans equipment and keeps in proper working order.
Maintains patient files including archiving, retrieving reports and entering accurate charges.
7Maintains continuing education requirements according to the agency in which credentials for the job are held.
8Trained personnel may be responsible to take "on call" EEG testing.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance * Wellness program Healthcare setting: * Sleep center Medical specialties: * Sleep Medicine Schedule: * Night shift Work Location: In person